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The Office of Clinical Research:

Here's where you can find answers to frequent questions about our services.  If you have a question or would like more information about the Office of Clinical Research, please contact dental-clinical-research@uiowa.edu.  Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and email.


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  1. How long is the process for getting an industry-sponsored study approved through the Clinical Trials/Human Subjects Office?
  2. What are the current research studies ?
  3. Who is the director of the Office of Clinical Research?
  4. May I schedule a meeting to discuss research design?
  5. Where is the Office of Clinical Research?

If you would like to learn more about what the Office of Clinical Research can do for you, please call us at 319-335-6763 or send us an e-mail:  dental-clinical-research@uiowa.edu.

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How long is the process for getting an industry-sponsored study approved through the Clinical Trials/Human Subjects Office?

On average, to approve an industry-sponsored clinical research study involving human subjects takes 5 - 8 weeks, depending on how complete the information is in the application, protocol, and contract.

Flowchart on process.

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What are the current research studies?

Current research studies are focusing on implants, restorative materials, and cariology.

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Who is the director of the Office of Clinical Research?

Clark M. Stanford, DDS, PhD is the director of the Office of Clinical Research.

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May I schedule a meeting to discuss research design?

Yes.  We encourage meetings to discuss research protocols and contracts to ensure that your study fits within the parameters of the Iowa standard of care.

We invite you to visit us in person; but if you are unable to do so, please be sure to view our virtual tour.

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Where is the Office of Clinical Research?

The Office of Clinical Research is located on the fourth floor of The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, in the Dows Institute for Dental Research.

The College of Dentistry is located on the University Health Sciences campus, and is a short walk to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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