CTSU

CTSU is the Cancer Trials Support Unit, a service provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Their primary goal is to facilitate access to NCI-funded clinical trials for qualified clinical sites and support the management and conduct of those trials. CTSU Membership offers qualified investigators and research staff access to a wide range of information and support services.

One of their key resources is the Protocol List, which provides information on NCI Clinical Trials, including accrual information, study abstracts, and open clinical sites. They also support the Pediatric MATCH trial, a nationwide study exploring targeted therapies for children and adolescents with solid tumors that have specific genetic mutations. The CTSU collaborates with the NCI and its funded organizations to streamline support services and reduce administrative burdens on clinical sites.

They work with various NCI cancer research networks, including the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN), Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN), and Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). For those interested in NCI-funded clinical trials, CTSU provides a listing of active protocols along with external resources for additional information. By offering standardized, integrated, and comprehensive support services, CTSU aims to connect investigators to NCI cancer research and contribute to advancements in cancer treatment and prevention