Research Gateway IRB + OnCore: New and Updated Resources from OCTA!
OCTA is pleased to share new and updated resources in support of changes to study activation and ongoing study management processes that impact OnCore users.
Instructor-Led Training
Live sessions: Research Gateway IRB + OnCore: What Study Teams Need to Know
Training from the Office of Clinical Trial Activation (OCTA) on what study teams need to know about changes on July 1, 2026, with the Research Gateway IRB go-live.
Instructor-Led Training: Register to attend one of the below offerings (Zoom webinar, 60 minutes)
Video overview: watch this brief video overview of upcoming OCTA Clinical Trial Activation and OnCore changes, then join an upcoming training session to see live demos, get your questions answered, and learn what these updates mean for your work.
Recording and slides from a recent session for those unable to attend a live training
User Guides and Resources
The following resources are available to support study teams, please ensure you reference the updated links available on OCTA’s website
New:
- OCTA Changes with Research Gateway IRB - 2026
- Research Gateway IRB to OnCore Integration Guide
- IRB to OnCore Linking
- Study Personnel Guide
- Research Gateway IRB to OnCore Trigger Points
- OnCore System Integrations
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Updated:
- How to Activate a Study with Us
- Matrix for Where to Make Changes for your Study
- Update Study Status
- Participant & Protocol Status Mapping
- Documenting IRB Reviews and Approved Consent Forms
- Updating the Staff List
We encourage all study teams using OnCore to review these resources and attend a training session to ensure a smooth transition to the new clinical trial activation steps and Research Gateway IRB + OnCore processes.