We carry out innovative clinical trials and develop new methodology which has global impact, improving health worldwide.
Smarter Studies
We work to deliver swifter and more effective translation of scientific research into patient benefits
Global Impact
We are at the forefront of resolving internationally important questions
Better Health
Our research helps to improve healthcare around the world
Latest News
Our Capacity Strengthening Hub launches on The Global Health Network today!
The MRC CTU Capacity Strengthening Hub has launched today on The Global Health Network digital platform.
31 Jan
Scotland approves the use of abiraterone in patients with high-risk non-metastatic prostate cancer
NHS Scotland have approved the use of the drug abiraterone to treat patients with prostate cancer at high risk of spreading to other parts of the body.
20 Jan
New podcast episode: Sharing results of clinical trials with participants (part 2)
Tune in to a new episode of the Trial Talk, were we talk to Annabelle South about barriers and challanges of sharing results with trial participants.
24 Nov
STREAM stage 2 study finds all-oral and six-month treatment regimens to be safe and effective
Results from world’s largest clinical trial for Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis show that two new shortened treatment regimens containing the drug bedaquiline are both safe and effective in treating rifampicin resistan…
08 Nov
Research Themes
Cancer
Innovative clinical trial design and meta-analysis extending beyond the boundaries of single cancer types
Infections
Major international clinical trials answering questions of global public health significance
Neurodegenerative diseases
New generation of innovative multi-arm, multi stage platform clinical trials to identify and test new therapeutic treatments in neurodegenerative diseases
Methodology
Development of methods with direct impact on the design, conduct and analysis of studies
Latest Tweets
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Our #ClinicalTrials have a major impact on clinical practice🩺 to improve survival and quality of life for people with #cancer. But the success of our trials depends on the wonderful patients who volunteer to take part. #WorldCancerDay is a chance to say thank you! ❤️ https://t.co/gVXsW2p5J8
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(11/11) Next, STAMPEDE2 will open this year to continue the work! This will be a randomised platform trial testing 3 new treatments for metastatic hormone-sensitive #ProstateCancer. STAMPEDE2 is currently in the set-up process, look out for updates👀👇 https://t.co/7JElOeFRcF
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(10/11) Most recently NHS Scotland approved the use of #abiraterone for men with non-metastatic #ProstateCancer at high risk of spreading 👇 https://t.co/T0cah7qCms
