Straumann®
Investigator-initiated Studies PROGRAM

What is an investigator-initiated study (IIS)?
An IIS is a pre-clinical or clinical study designed, conducted, and sponsored by an independent investigator or institution (investigator-sponsored study).

 

Why do we support?
We strongly believe that supporting independent clinical research, together with Straumann-Sponsored studies, is crucial to provide high quality patient care, and to identify new opportunities to address unmet clinical needs. This is part of our mission to be the most innovative oral care company in the world.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Generally, we support studies including Straumann implant systems, regenerative, and digital solutions (orthodontic, 3D printing, IOS, etc.). More specifically, we encourage investigators to submit proposals targeting the following priority areas:

  1. Reduced invasiveness and improved efficiency of treatment protocols.
  2. Prevention and management of biologic or technical complications.
  3. Patient-reported outcomes.
  4. Analysis of retrospective databases, registries, and data collections.
Submit your research proposal

submission process

Application & review

Step 1 - Submitting a complete proposal
Log in to or create an account on our ISS Portal. Complete your proposal on the dynamic online form to submit your research idea.

Step 2 - Review by the Straumann Research Commitee (1-3 months)
The Research Screening Committee meets once a month and reviews submitted proposals. Following the meeting, you will receive an e-mail from Straumann with the feedback. The committee can approve the proposal, reject it or ask for additional details.

Step 3 - Clinical trial agreement signed
 (1-6 months)
A dedicated Straumann Study Manager contacts sponsor-investigator to lay out terms and conditions, including milestones, contributions, responsibilities.

Study conducting & reporting

Step 4 - Study conduct and progress reporting
After the agreement has been signed in and, if needed, the ethical committee approval confirmed, material support and funding is arranged by your Straumann Study Manager. Continuous progress reporting to the study manager will be required.

Step 5 - Report and publish the results
Upon completion of the study, results shall be reported to Straumann as published manuscript or formal study report.

Key numbers

20+
new studies supported per year

20+
publications from Straumann-supported investigator-initiated studies in 2023

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