Our Mission

Established in 2013, the Oklahoma Clinical and Translational Science Institute serves as a catalyst for clinical and translational research that improves health and healthcare for Oklahomans, to provide training and infrastructure to help junior investigators to launch independent research careers, and to expand the opportunities of IDeA states and Oklahoma communities to participate in research that improves the health of our residents. 

Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources

OSCTR is Oklahoma's NIH-funded IDeA-CTR that provides resources, information, and training to help individuals or communities involved in performing clinical and translational research in the state

Oklahoma Primary Healthcare Improvement Cooperative

 

OPHIC is the implementation science arm of a statewide network to help improve healthcare delivery assisting primary care practices to adopt evidence-based best practices for the care of their patients.

OCTSI Clinical Research Unit

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The OCTSI CRU assists medical providers to identify and conduct clinical research opportunities in Oklahoma.

OCTSI receives $15 million grant to improve heart health in Oklahoma

OCTSI receives $15 million grant to improve heart health in Oklahoma

Researchers with the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa and Oklahoma City have received a $15 million grant to improve heart health in residents throughout the state.

OU is one of seven grantees in the nation for the award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

OSCTR Clinical Resources Space Availability

We would like all clinical investigators within our Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources partner institutions to be aware that the OSCTR Clinical Research space in the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center is now open and available for your clinical research studies. We have a new clinical research coordinator, Janice Gales, who looks forward to aiding investigators with clinical research projects and regulatory assistance. Janice is a registered nurse who has been involved in clinical research on campus since 1995. 

Translating Practice into Research Program RFA

This year the OSCTR is starting a research training program.

Translating Practice into Research (TPIR), for healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and basic scientists funded by the NIH Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources grant. The goal of the TPIR trainee program is to produce a group of clinicians and scientists who have the ability to translate their clinical observations and ideas for improving practice into practical and feasible research projects. Attached is a detailed description. 

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Recent Publications

Initial Feasibility and Acceptability of Cancer Pain 101: An Interdisciplinary, Single-Session, Telehealth Intervention for Patients With Cancer-Related Pain

Cancer Med. 2025 May;14(9):e70898. doi: 10.1002/cam4.70898.

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Patients with cancer have limited access to comprehensive pain treatment. We developed a 90-min, single-session, telehealth, interdisciplinary intervention that combines cancer-specific medical education and behavioral pain treatment. We evaluated the intervention's preliminary feasibility and acceptability for patients with cancer-related pain.

Identifying commonalities and differences between EHR representations of PASC and ME/CFS in the RECOVER EHR cohort

Commun Med (Lond). 2025 Apr 11;5(1):109. doi: 10.1038/s43856-025-00827-5.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Shared symptoms and biological abnormalities between post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) could suggest common pathophysiological bases and would support coordinated treatment efforts. Empirical studies comparing these syndromes are needed to better understand their commonalities and differences.

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