Randomized Controlled Trials: Industry Partnered
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is an experiment in which investigators randomly assign eligible subjects (or other units of study, e.g. classrooms, clinics, playgrounds) into groups to receive or not receive one or more interventions that are being compared. The results are analysed by comparing outcomes in the groups. Applications will be examined for the relevance of the question posed, and the appropriateness of the methodology and of gender representation in the study design and selection of research subjects.
Applications for dose finding studies, safety & efficacy studies and other non-randomized controlled studies must be made through the CIHR Industry-Partnered Operating Grants Program. CIHR will not provide support for studies that are solely for the purpose of satisfying regulatory requirements.
Please refer to the Randomized Controlled Trials Competition Cycle for RCT and Full Application target dates.
For more information, please contact:
Prabha Singh
Program Delivery Officer, Innovation and Industry Programs
Research Translation Programs Branch
Tel: (613) 952-0823
Fax: (613) 954-1800
E-mail: psingh@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
