Clinical Trials
Who are we?
Sub-group Lead
Professor Lyvonne Tume – [email protected]
Sub-group Deputy Leads
Matthew Burns – [email protected]
Dr Mark Goodall – [email protected]
We are a group of academics and professionals with a special interest in the conduct and delivery of clinical trials, including their methods (i.e. design, analysis) and approaches to support them (i.e. trial management processes, information systems, data management, quality assurance). Our aim is to share knowledge and expertise to support the work of health and social care organisations in the ARC-NWC.
What can we offer?
We offer a network of experts to support people looking to develop their understanding and skills in the conduct of clinical trials, as well as providing opportunities to discuss and develop specific clinical trials from initial ideas through to grant applications and trial delivery.
Our Events
Current events
MIDAS Methodological Sub Groups Summer Event 2025
The ARC NWC MIDAS Methodological Sub-group Event held on the 7th of July 2025 was organised by the Behavioural Science, Implementation Science, Clinical Trials, and Complex Interventions Sub-groups to provide ARC NWC members the opportunity to learn about the topic areas of these sub-groups with two worked examples, as well as to network with professionals with relevant methodological expertise and fellow ARC NWC members interested in applied health research.
What are Clinical Trials?
This short video produced by the Health Research Board Trials Methodology Research Network helps explain what clinical trials are and why they are important:
First-ever MHRA analysis of UK clinical trial applications finds new opportunities to drive medical breakthroughs for patients
New analysis of the current clinical trial landscape in the UK shows clear opportunities to shape the future of medical research and patient care – MHRA Press Release, 10 April 2025
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Implementation of the New UK Clinical Trials Regulations
Patients, the NHS and the Life Sciences sector set to benefit from new clinical trials framework being laid in parliament today – MHRA Press Release, 12 December 2024
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This webinar from the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) provides advice on implementing the new UK clinical trials regulations:
