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FAQs for Conducting NIDCR-Supported Clinical Research

Below are answers to commonly asked questions to help researchers understand the activities and expectations connected with conducting NIDCR-supported clinical research. For additional guidance, extramural researchers should contact their NIDCR Program Official and intramural researchers should contact the Office of the Clinical Director. All researchers are also welcome to contact the Office of Clinical Trials Operations and Management (OCTOM) for general questions or assistance.

NIDCR Clinical Terms of Award (CToA) for Extramural Researchers NIDCR - Clinical Research Operations and Management Support (CROMS) Contract DSMB/DSMC/CSOC Clinical Site Monitoring Study Documents and Activation NIDCR ‒ Clinical Research Management System (CRMS) Accrual and Retention (A&R) Monitoring