Clinical Trials and Research Governance team (CTRG)

CTRG supports clinical researchers by facilitating research compliance through advice, support, guidance and training.

Please contact CTRG as early as possible when planning a clinical research project. Direct all enquiries to Karl Shepherd at ctrg@admin.ox.ac.uk in the first instance.

CTRG's role

• review and authorise sponsorship of clinical research when it involves: NHS patients, resources, staff, data or facilities; tissue samples that will be collected and/or stored; administration of a drug, herbal remedy or food product
• record, facilitate and oversee clinical research carried out within the University and ensure that the University is compliant with relevant legislation and regulations
• reduce and manage exposure to risk by advising on insurance
• work with University researchers and associated NHS trusts to enable high quality design and conduct of clinical research
• guide researchers in writing protocols, participant information sheets and informed consent forms prior to research ethics committee, MHRA and NHS approval submissions
• provide training and guidance in Good Clinical Practice and research governance
• monitor and/or audit clinical research sponsored/hosted by the University
• co-ordinate safety reporting and facilitate the University/OUH NHS Trust Trial Safety Group