WELCOME TO THE NCTO

The HRB National Clinical Trials Office, (HRB NCTO), was established in May 2021 as an independent, integrated, national clinical research network, providing centralised support in conducting multi-centre clinical trials and investigations, both commercial and academic, across Ireland.

HRB NCTO is a National Network made up of a central office, the 7 University-based Clinical Research Facilities/Centres (CRF/C’s) and the staff working in the delivery of the clinical research activities across the Network. The HRB NCTO central office provides overarching support and expertise, through a range of services and activities. The partner CRF/C’s provide the infrastructure, physical space, facilities, experienced research and specialist support staff along with the necessary quality and oversight programs that are critical to the running of the clinical trials, investigations and research studies and for the successful conduct of world class patient focused research.

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NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE

WELCOME TO NCTO

The HRB National Clinical Trials Office, (HRB NCTO), was established in May 2021 as an independent, integrated, national clinical research network, providing centralised support in conducting multi-centre clinical trials and investigations, both commercial and academic, across Ireland.

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NEWS and Events

  • Published On: February 14, 2024

    GCP Training – Wed 28th February – RCSI University of Medicines and Health Sciences

    Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training for Medical Devices will take place on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at the RCSI University of Medicines and [...]

  • Published On: January 29, 2024

    Core Outcome Set Training Workshop (15th Feb 24)

    Please note, this event, kindly presented to you by our colleagues at the HRB-TMRN, takes place In-person at the University of Limerick on [...]

    HRB TMRN logo
  • Published On: January 8, 2024

    RCSI Good Clinical Practice Day – 19th January ’24

    Introduction to Clinical Research & Good Clinical Practice (from 9am)  & GCP Refresher Course (from 10.20am) Venue: Tutorial Room 4, RCSI Education & Research [...]

  • Published On: January 8, 2024

    RCSI Good Clinical Practice Day – 19th January ’24

    Introduction to Clinical Research & Good Clinical Practice (from 9am)  & GCP Refresher Course (from 10.20am) Venue: Tutorial Room 4, RCSI Education & [...]

  • Published On: December 14, 2023

    RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre launches first surgical trial

    The first surgical trial supported by the RCSI National Surgical Research Support Centre (NSRSC) has been launched. The PROPEL-2 [...]

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ABOUT US

HRB NCTO is a National Network made up of a central office, the 7 University-based Clinical Research Facilities/Centres (CRF/C’s) and the staff working in the delivery of the clinical research activities across the Network. The HRB NCTO central office provides overarching support and expertise, through a range of services and activities. The partner CRF/C’s provide the infrastructure, physical space, facilities, experienced research and specialist support staff along with the necessary quality and oversight programs that are critical to the running of the clinical trials, investigations and research studies and for the successful conduct of world class patient focused research.

BECOME A MEMBER

HRB NCTO membership is open to clinical research personnel working in hospitals, practices and academic research organisations in Ireland, including investigators, site staff and sponsor staff. This may include clinicians, research nurses, research fellows and support staff such as project managers, data managers ,statisticians, regulatory affairs, data protection and legal staff, etc.

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BECOME A MEMBER

HRB NCTO membership is open to clinical research personnel working in hospitals, practices and academic research organisations in Ireland, including investigators, site staff and sponsor staff. This may include clinicians, research nurses, research fellows and support staff such as project managers, data managers ,statisticians, regulatory affairs, data protection and legal staff, etc.

Register Here

WHO WE SUPPORT

OUR SERVICES

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

Deciding to take part in a clinical study is an important personal decision. This section aims to help you understand more about clinical research.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

HRB NCTO supports healthcare professionals who wish to conduct clinical research. Find out how we can support you.

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LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR

HRB NCTO provides support and infrastructure to help the Life Sciences sector across pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, deliver high quality clinical research in Ireland.

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ACADEMIA

If you are developing a proposal for a research study that will involve patients in Ireland we can offer you guidance and support.

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RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

Deciding to take part in a clinical study is an important personal decision. This section aims to help you understand more about clinical research.

Find out more

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

HRB NCTO supports healthcare professionals who wish to conduct clinical research. Find out how we can support you.

Find out more

LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR

HRB NCTO provides support and infrastructure to help the Life Sciences sector across pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, deliver high quality clinical research in Ireland.

Find out more

ACADEMIA

If you are developing a proposal for a research study that will involve patients in Ireland we can offer you guidance and support.

Find out more
  • Published On: February 14, 2024

    GCP Training – Wed 28th February – RCSI University of Medicines and Health Sciences

    Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training for Medical Devices will take place on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at the RCSI University of Medicines and [...]

  • Published On: January 29, 2024

    Core Outcome Set Training Workshop (15th Feb 24)

    Please note, this event, kindly presented to you by our colleagues at the HRB-TMRN, takes place In-person at the University of Limerick on [...]

    HRB TMRN logo
  • Published On: January 8, 2024

    RCSI Good Clinical Practice Day – 19th January ’24

    Introduction to Clinical Research & Good Clinical Practice (from 9am)  & GCP Refresher Course (from 10.20am) Venue: Tutorial Room 4, RCSI Education & Research [...]

  • Published On: January 8, 2024

    RCSI Good Clinical Practice Day – 19th January ’24

    Introduction to Clinical Research & Good Clinical Practice (from 9am)  & GCP Refresher Course (from 10.20am) Venue: Tutorial Room 4, RCSI Education & [...]

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ncto@ucc.ie