Clinical Research Studies
Clinical Research Studies
Leading research for the benefit of our patients
Clinical research involves people, often patients, either directly or through the use of their material such as tissue samples or behaviour. Your NHS hospital trust is involved in conducting many clinical research studies. There are different types of clinical research studies.
Different types of clinical research
- Clinical trial
- Observational study
- Laboratory 'test tube' research
Clinical research is at the heart of all the scientific advances
we have seen in medicine. Research leads to better diagnosis,
treatment, and more effective patient care.
Clinical research at your NHS Trust hospital
Your NHS trust hospital is conducting and supporting many important clinical research studies. To find out more , click on the department below:
|
Brain |
Cancer | Diabetes | Heart |
| Gastrointestinal |
Children & Babies |
Infection |
Musculoskeletal |
|
Eye |
Ear |
Biobank & Research Registry |
Renal |
Useful links:
INVOLVE
CLINICAL RESEARCH ZONE-The Guardian
UK Clinical Trials Gateway
You can find out more about your local research networks for:
Cancer
Stroke
Dementias & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Diabetes
Mental Health
Medicines for Children
Comprehensive (all other disease areas)