Delaware Clinical Research Unit (DCRU)

The DCRU is an outpatient research facility for adults and children

The DCRU is a “space-only” facility, meaning that investigators must bring their own staff to assist with the protocols, and is managed by the Department of Medicine.

Location:

717 Delaware Street S.E.
Room 205
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Free parking for study participants is available next to the building.

Contact:

Email: [email protected]
612-624-4423

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Features

  • 10 exam rooms
  • 1 pediatric exam room
  • 4 consultation rooms
  • 2 specialized rooms
  • Specimen collection room
  • Processing laboratory
  • Large conference room for group classes or interventions
  • Investigator/study staff work space

The DCRU facility rate is $59.00 per hour and applies to new studies and/or "new arms" or extensions of existing studies that involve re-budgeting. Facility charges have not been finalized for all clinical research locations. The CRU facility fee subsidy program for the M Health Clinical Research Unit (MCRU) and Delaware Clinical Research Unit (DCRU) has been renewed for FY26. Faculty are eligible for up to two years of funding per protocol, and approval for continuation is based on annual availability of funds.

Other Contacts

Tests of vascular structure (i.e., intima-media thickness, etc.) and function (flow-mediated dilation, compliance, etc.), heart rate variability, tests of body composition, dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioelectrical impedance (BIA) hydrostatic weighing, and exercise testing needs:
Dr. Don Dengel
Email: [email protected] or 612-626-9701

The use of the Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Lab (NNL) and equipment:
Alana Lieske, Manager, Non-invasive Neuromodulation Laboratory, MnDRIVE Brain Conditions
Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected].

Operations:

  • The Department of Medicine manages the daily functional operations of DCRU, the facilities access, and equipment, to meet the needs of the study teams.
  • Scheduling: Study teams submit Requests For Service for each new study and, once approved, can schedule rooms through the CTSI CTR Portal scheduling system (new window).
    • Appointments can be scheduled at any time Monday-Sunday; however, it is the study team’s responsibility to ensure appropriate staffing and coordination with all necessary parties (e.g., lab, IDS) to support the visit.
    • Parking: The parking process—including free parking for participants—is requested through the CTR Portal when scheduling individual participant appointments.  Parking passes can be obtained the day of the appointment from the first floor Info Desk. Study teams must arrange to greet their participants.
  • Study teams must arrange to greet their participants.
  • Staff and supplies: Investigators must utilize their own staff and provide study supplies as needed per protocol. Limited supply storage is available on-site and can be requested by emailing [email protected].
  • Oversight: Investigators are responsible for medical oversight of their studies and activities of their study teams within the DCRU.
  • Lab and equipment: An EKG machine, BP machines, scale and stadiometer, and lab space with a centrifuge, are available for study teams to use.
    • EKG/ECG electrodes must be provided by the study team.
  • Freezers: Short-term freezers are available in the DCRU lab for applicable studies. Samples must be signed in and out.