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Clinical Studies & Trial Unit (CSTU)

Welcome to Indian Clinical Trial And Education Network (INTENT)

Indian Clinical Trial and Education Network (INTENT) is a flagship initiative by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), coordinated by the Clinical Studies & Trials Unit (CSTU) under the Division of Development Research at ICMR, New Delhi. The program aims to establish a robust ecosystem for clinical trials by integrating institutions, investigators, and resources across India to conduct high-quality, multicentric, regulatory-compliant trials.

INTENT is designed to:

  • Foster collaboration among government agencies, academia, industry, and international organizations.
  • Strengthen education and training to develop skilled clinical researchers and trial managers.
  • Accelerate the development of new diagnostics, therapeutics, and preventive interventions tailored to India’s diverse healthcare needs.

    • What's New

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    Currently, [75 Sites for Phase-II/III] clinical trials and [4 institutions for Phase-I] are part of the INTENT network, including public and private medical colleges, hospitals, research institutes, and ICMR institutions.

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    Achievements

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    Four Phase 1 trial centres identified with dedicated allocated budget
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    Four Phase 1 clinical trial leads identified: oncology, vaccine, cell & gene therapy
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    Project management & coordination: CCU @ ICMR HQ
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    Additional projects undertaken by sites: 11 ongoing, 3 completed

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    75 sites are part of the INTENT network
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    Dedicated allocated budget for a period of two years (2024-26)
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    One ongoing phase III clinical trial, and multiple trials being planned and initiated.
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    Clinical validation of Make in India diagnostics/ devices: 8 in pipeline

    Key Facilitators

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