Research Services
The support CanVECTOR provides to its members and to CanVECTOR-supported projects has been a large part of its success as a collaborative research network, and of the research conducted by its researchers. Based on reviewers’ comments from recent grant competitions, it is evident that being a CanVECTOR investigator and submitting a CanVECTOR-supported project is viewed very favourably by reviewers and may provide a significant leg-up on the competition when applying for grants.
CanVECTOR-supported projects are:
- testing research questions that align with CanVECTOR’s mission and are scientifically sound;
- led by CanVECTOR members; and
- conducted at two or more CanVECTOR sites (i.e., multisite research).
Services
CanVECTOR offers services to clinical investigators according to the needs of their study:
- Network Backing and Administrative Resources
- Survey Distribution
- Patient Partners
- Clinical Study Methods & Logistical Support
- VERDICT Adjudication Platform
- Knowledge Translation
Services
Members can request a Letter of Support from CanVECTOR to include in a grant application. Letters describe the services available to supported studies and the research team.
How it works:
- Complete the Request for Network Support or Services form at the bottom of this page.
- Attach a 1-page scientific summary describing your study, rationale, research objectives, design and general methods, and study timeline.
CanVECTOR will support and distribute surveys (CanVECTOR ToR for Surveying Members) that are relevant to our network members.
Interested in distributing your VTE related survey through the CanVECTOR Network? Ensure you have met all requirements:
- Ethics approval or waiver
- Survey document or a link to the survey
- Statement of introduction and names and titles of requestor(s) to accompany the survey e-mail
- Brief 1-paragraph description of the purpose of the survey, the target population, the methodology, and how the results will be used
- Assurance of confidentiality and anonymity of respondents or rationale for including identifiers
How it works:
- Complete the Request for Network Support or Services form at the bottom of this page.
CanVECTOR offers promotional and knowledge translation support of network research. Whether it’s a new, active, completed, or published study, or you need support in drafting lay summaries, we can offer support.
How it works:
- Complete the Request for Network Support or Services form at the bottom of this page.
Resources
Developed in collaboration with the Ottawa Methods Centre and the INVENT-VTE Network (International Network of Venous Thromboembolism Clinical Research Network), the Venous Thrombosis Adjudication Platform (VERDICT) is designed to facilitate best practices for adjudication of the most common outcomes in venous thrombosis studies.
Features
- Web-based validated platform with multiple security and privacy features
- Documented adjudication processes and roles: Terms of Reference
- Standardized outcomes and criteria for major bleeding, clinically relevant non-major bleeding, first and recurrent venous thrombosis (lower and upper extremity DVT, unusual site DVT, PE), and pulmonary embolism related death
- Customizable training for Research Coordinators and Outcome Adjudicators
How it works:
- Contact [email protected] for more information or to get started.
We plan and lead research to improve the quality of care provided to patients affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE) and those at risk of VTE. Collaboration with patients is essential to better understand what is relevant, important and acceptable from the patient perspective.
We offer researchers collaborative partnerships with dedicated Patient Partners who are interested in co-building research that:
- answers questions that are relevant to patients
- measures outcomes that are important to patients and their families
- is respectful of the needs and interests of patients as research participants
- minimizes burdens and risks to patients as research participants
- is introduced to patients and conducted in ways that maximize understanding and engagement
- is effectively communicated to those who might use or benefit from the research results
For more information, see CanVECTOR’s guidelines:
- Guidelines for Engagement and Developing Terms of Reference
- Lay Summary Guidelines
- Guidelines for Matching CanVECTOR Patient Partners
- CIHR Guidance for Specific Patient Partner Roles in the Research Lifecycle
How it works:
- To request to be matched with a CanVECTOR Patient Partner, please complete the Request for Network Support or Services form at the bottom of this page.