As Northern Ireland’s largest research delivery platform, we act as the central hub offering effective access to multi-disciplinary research stakeholders.
We work closely with research partners across Trusts, governance, academia, charities, and commercial sponsors.
We share knowledge, locally, nationally and internationally.
As the Clinical Research Network we are the dedicated hub for advancing healthcare across Health, Social and Primary Care environments.
Fulfilling a vital role within the wider UK Clinical Research Networks, we enable delivery of clinical trials and other high quality research in NI.
Our Expertise, Infrastructure and Knowledge help us to not only assess, implement and deliver high quality research but also to offers participants an efficient route of entry to health and social care environments.
Teriparatide Plus Zoledronic Acid for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (TOPaZ) study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on May 14th 2026. The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN), part of the Belfast trust, has contributed to this important international study, which explored new treatments for the rare brittle bone condition called Osteogenesis … Continue reading Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network’s Endocrinology and Diabetes Team contribute to TOPaZ Published Research
The NICRN Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) has once again demonstrated outstanding research performance, achieving recognition as a top recruiting site in the UK for the FRUITI clinical trial. The team secured leading recruitment status in January 2026 and was also recognised as the top recruiter in April, … Continue reading NICRN Trauma & Orthopaedics Team Achieves Top UK Recruitment for FRUITI Trial Again
The NICRN supported and NERC-funded UK-wide RESPIRE-I Maternity Study closed out recruitment with 100+% recruitment in Northern HSC Trust on March 31st 2026 in a 10-month recruitment window. Participants were recruited from Ballymena, Antrim and Whiteabbey antenatal maternity clinics to examine the effects of air pollution in the home on foetal and maternal health. Led … Continue reading NHSCT closeout RESPIRE-I with over 100% recruitment
May 20th, 2026 Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) celebrates International Clinical Trials Day this morning in Royal Victoria Hospital (R.V.H), Belfast City Hospital (B.C.H) and Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC). NICRN fulfil a vital role within the wider UK Clinical Research Networks, we enable delivery of clinical trials and other high-quality research … Continue reading NICRN celebrates International Clinical Trials Day 2026
“The Celtic Capsule Study”: a multicentred feasibility study of Oesophageal capsule sponge in Wales & Northern Ireland . Belfast Health & Social Care Trust Chairman’s Award Nomination in ,Power of Technology and Innovation category. Winners🎉🎉🎉🎉🎆🎇3rd Place Power of technology and Innovation Category The Gastrointestinal Research team at the Belfast Trust led the introduction of … Continue reading NICRN Gastrointestinal research team work on the development of the Celtic Capsule Study awarded recognition at BHSCT Chairman’s awards 2026
The NICRN Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) has been recognised as the leading recruiting site in the UK for January 2026 for the FRUITI clinical trial. This achievement reflects effective multidisciplinary working and the Trust’s continued commitment to delivering high‑quality clinical research embedded within routine care. The FRUITI … Continue reading NICRN Trauma & Orthopaedics Team Achieves Top UK Recruitment for FRUITI Trial
