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Clinical Trials Consultation and Technical Assistance Program (C-TAP)

We’re piloting a new program to help investigators with clinical research design, implementation, and dissemination, in partnership with the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions, and the Pacific Northwest Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network.

These services are offered to Garvey Institute grantees, trainees applying for or funded by a Trainee Research Award through the Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP), and department investigators.

Tap into our experience! Email us at ctap@uw.edu to schedule a free 30-minute welcome consultation!

Who We Are

Our team is made up of experienced faculty, research scientists, coordinators, and a program operations manager with 22 years of continuously funded experience conducting local and nationally-focused clinical research. Examples include large and small projects, and single and multi-site clinical trials of substance use interventions. In addition to our primary team, we have a pool of experts from which we can draw. Learn more about the C-TAP team here!

C-TAP is led by:

Mary Hatch, PhDC-TAP Director

Sharon Garrett, MPHResearch Scientist

Brenda Stuvek, BSProject Manager

What We Offer

Technical assistance from experienced PIs and Project Directors

For Garvey Institute grantees, investigators participating in UW Psychiatry's Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP), and department investigators, whether they be trainees, early career investigators, or seasoned clinicians or researchers new to community-facing clinical research.

Coaching, training, or other hands-on assistance

Available at any phase of a trial, from planning to implementation to dissemination, with support from a range of experts who can answer questions and help troubleshoot your project.

Start with a free 30-minute welcome call!

To get started, email us at ctap@uw.edu and we'll set up a free 30-minute welcome call to help determine your needs.

Consultation vs. Collaboration

Please note: We offer project-specific consultation, which is different from collaboration or research mentorship.

Example Consultation Services

Study Planning & Design Phase

Protocol development
Literature reviews
Choosing assessment measures
Human Subjects applications
Study timelines & budgets
Collaborating with community partners

Study Implementation Phase

Developing detailed SOPs
Launching a study in a community organization
Recruitment: planning, anticipating barriers, & troubleshooting
Retention & Tracking: tracking tools, participant communication, subject remuneration

Dissemination Phase

Sharing results with community partners
Engaging community partners in writing & dissemination
Online dissemination on social media
Future funding considerations: Where do I go from here?

How Much Does C-TAP Consultation Cost?

$500 for the first 3 hours, then $100 an hour for additional services.

Current Garvey Institute Innovation Grant awardees may pay for the first three hours out of their Innovation Grant Award upon approval by the Garvey Institute. Innovation Grant applicants may request up to three hours of C-TAP consultation services in their proposed budget. Additional hours must be paid through other funding sources.
Trainees applying for a Trainee Research Award may write C-TAP costs into their research proposals.
Department faculty investigators may purchase services at any time.
EXCEPTION: During 2023, Garvey Institute Innovation Grant and Trainee Research Award applicants are eligible for 3 hours of no-cost consultation while preparing their proposals.