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Study Activation Steps

The steps below highlight key documents for ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Cancer Center members seeking to launch a new clinical research study. Contact the Clinical Trials Office with questions (802-656-4414, ext. 2).

Step One: 

Review the Protocol Submission Form Instructions and FAQs (.PDF) to determine what level of review your study requires. 

Tip: this interactive Protocol Review and Monitoring System Pathways presentation (.PPTX) presentation provides a  summary of the pathways for protocol review (view in 'presentation mode' to click through the different approaches). 

Step Two: 

Reach out to the clinical trials office: 

  • For industry-sponsored trials: email Emma Armstrong, Study Activation Specialist at emma.armstrong@uvmhealth.org
  • For investigator-initiated trials: for support with protocol and/or budget review email Tracy Smith, Ph.D. Protocol Writer and Activation Specialist at tracy.smith@med.uvm.edu

Step Three: 

If required, complete the First Stage Review Protocol Submission Form (.PDF) for the Transdisciplinary Team (TDT) first stage study review. 

Step Four:

If required, complete the Investigator-Initiated Trial Treatment Protocol Template (.DOC)