Clinical Research Overview

Skip secondary menu

Print Icon  Print-friendly version

Email Icon   Email this page

Clinical Research Basics


Contact Us
  • Contact the Clinical Research Liasion, the Clinical Trials Group and NINDS Program Directors.
    Find out how



This Clinical Research section contains NINDS contact information, links to Federal policy statements, as well as links to a number of documents developed by NINDS to assist investigators in meeting NINDS and Federal requirements and in conducting clinical research of the highest quality. Information on the application process, pilot studies, planning grant, definitive/phase III clinical trials, NINDS policies, and guidelines for the study design, protocol outline, and monitoring are found here. Learn More.

Getting Started -- Knowing the Application Process

Everything you neeed to know to submit your application
  • Find the right grant mechanism for your research
  • Review NINDS guidelines that could impact your research
  • Get important information on budgets, participant availability and pre-approval for large projects

Clinical Researchers Toolkit

After Review/Before Funding Now That You're Funded
Clinical Trials Checklist Quarterly Progress Report
Protocol Template (Phase III Trials) Quality Assistance
Gender/Minority Information Gender/Minority Information
Manual of Procedures (MOP) Manual of Procedures (MOP)
...And More

Start Preparing Now
...And More

What You Need to Know

Policies and Regulatory Matters Regarding Human Subjects Research

NINDS and NIH policies, regulations and guidelines are influenced by many government organizations. Here you'll find policies from OHRP and FDA

Review Clinical Research Policies and Guidelines

Featured Clinical Research

NINDS CRC Logo NINDS Clinical Research Collaboration
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Clinical Research Collaboration (CRC) is a new opportunity for physicians and patients who want to learn about or participate in research studies of neurological diseases. Find out more.

NETT Logo The NIH has created a Neurological Emergencies Treatment Trials (NETT) Network to conduct large simple trials to reduce the burden of very acute injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. Find out more.


Last updated September 09, 2008