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: March 27, 2023

    Spring Newsletter 2023

    Please find the rest of our newsletter archive housed here: https://ncto.ie/newsletters/ SEE MORE NEWS [...]

  • Published On: March 6, 2023

    ‘Decentralised Clinical Trials: challenges and opportunities’: ECRIN ICTD May 23rd 2023

    ECRIN together with their Polish National Partner, PolCRIN (Agencja Badań Medycznych) look forward to welcoming you to ICTD 2023 in [...]

  • Published On: February 23, 2023

    International Clinical Trials Day, Save the Date!

    We ask that you kindly save the date for our annual International Clinical Trials Day conference in May of 2023. [...]

  • Published On: February 13, 2023

    2023 IPPOSI Patient Education Programme: Open for Applications

    Are you a patient, patient representative, advocate, or carer? Are you interested in engaging with the research and development process [...]

  • Published On: February 7, 2023

    2021 United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Clinical Research Nurse and Midwife Census

    The landmark 2021 Clinical Research Nurse and Midwife (CRNM) census was the first project to formally seek to identify [...]

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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.

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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: March 27, 2023

    Spring Newsletter 2023

    Please find the rest of our newsletter archive housed here: https://ncto.ie/newsletters/ SEE MORE NEWS [...]

  • Published On: March 6, 2023

    ‘Decentralised Clinical Trials: challenges and opportunities’: ECRIN ICTD May 23rd 2023

    ECRIN together with their Polish National Partner, PolCRIN (Agencja Badań Medycznych) look forward to welcoming you to ICTD 2023 in [...]

  • Published On: February 23, 2023

    International Clinical Trials Day, Save the Date!

    We ask that you kindly save the date for our annual International Clinical Trials Day conference in May of 2023. [...]

  • Published On: February 13, 2023

    2023 IPPOSI Patient Education Programme: Open for Applications

    Are you a patient, patient representative, advocate, or carer? Are you interested in engaging with the research and development process [...]

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ncto@ucc.ie