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Welcome to the Tools & Resources website for clinical research professionals.

Every clinical research project comes with its own set of considerations. Having the right tools at hand is crucial for its success.

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Tools

We have developed an array of tools for the academic clinical research community in Switzerland and beyond.

Our ready-to-use tools are freely available, up-to-date resources that help you get your clinical research project over the finish line. Published under the Creative Commons license, these tools are not only tailored to Swiss laws but can also be adapted to clinical trials worldwide.

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November 2024 Tools & Resources
Data sharing and open research data – details for HRO projects | 13 November 2024

Data sharing and open research data – details for HRO projects | 13 November 2024
October 2024 Tools & Resources
Online seminar: HRA ordinances – what has changed? | 28 October 2024

Online seminar: HRA ordinances – what has changed? | 28 October 2024
September 2024 Tools & Resources
Lunch session: Mastering Consent: Key insights into general and informed consent for HRO projects | 2 October 2024

Lunch session: Mastering Consent: Key insights into general and informed consent for HRO projects | 2 October 2024
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Platforms

SCTO Platforms are hubs of innovation for all key clinical research areas.

We have developed these tools for clinical research professionals within our pools of expertise across Switzerland: our SCTO Platforms. Our expertise covers the areas of auditing, data management, education, monitoring, project management, regulatory affairs, safety, and statistics and methodology. In our platforms, we develop new solutions for the most current challenges and serve as the primary contact point for your questions and suggestions. Feel free to get in touch with us!

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Regulatory Affairs Watch: Unique, credible, and regular updates on regulatory topics relating to human research.

June 2023 Experiences with 2021 changes to MD regulatory framework
Navigating the 2021 changes to the medical device regulatory framework

Editorial | Navigating the 2021 changes to the MD regulatory framework
June 2023 Experiences with 2021 changes to MD regulatory framework
Regulatory developments in the medical devices sector: A long and difficult journey

Deep Dive | MD regulatory changes: A long and difficult journey
June 2023 Experiences with 2021 changes to MD regulatory framework
Changes to the medical device regulatory framework: Looking back – and forward

Feedback From | swissethics: Past and planned responses to MD regulatory changes
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About

The Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation (SCTO) brings together the best minds to improve clinical research in Switzerland and beyond.

As part of its mission to advance academic clinical research in Switzerland, the Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation (SCTO) coordinates the SCTO Platforms. These platforms serve as pools of expertise and develop high-quality tools for facilitating the smooth conduct of clinical study projects. SCTO Platforms consist of members of the SCTO’s Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) Network. Additional stakeholders and external experts may be invited to join the platforms to collaborate on specific topics. The SCTO is an independent organisation and was initially funded in 2009 as a joint initiative of the Swiss National Science Foundation and the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences.

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