SCTO Clinical Research Tools & Resources
Helping you Navigate Clinical Research with Confidence
Access a collection of practical tools, expert knowledge, and insightful publications developed by the SCTO and its nationwide Platform teams. Whether you’re launching a clinical study or strengthening your research practices, these resources are designed to support quality, compliance, and innovation at every step. Explore and apply them freely; they were built to serve the evolving needs of Switzerland’s academic research community and are adaptable for global use.
Our Tools
Practical Support for Every Research Stage
We offer a growing collection of ready-to-use tools designed to support the academic clinical research community in Switzerland and beyond.
These tools are freely available, regularly updated, and developed in collaboration with experts from our national Platform Network.
Each resource is tailored to meet Swiss legal and ethical requirements but can also be adapted internationally.
From checklists to templates, our tools are here to help you navigate challenges, streamline your work, and bring your clinical research project to completion with confidence.
Our Platforms
Expertise Across Key Research Areas
Our eight SCTO Platforms act as nationwide centres of excellence and collaborative hubs for key areas of academic clinical research.
Each Platform brings together experts from across Switzerland to develop practical solutions, share specialised tools, and support researchers with targeted guidance.
Our focus areas include Auditing, Data Management, Education, Monitoring, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, and Statistics and Methodology.
Together, our platforms drive innovation, foster national alignment, and serve as a go-to contact for your clinical research questions.