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.
Well done to the NICRN Stroke Team in the Southern Trust who recruited three patients to three studies (TICH-3; MAPS-2; SMART) in one day. A significant feat in its own right but it was also within a week of the Southern Trust going live on Encompass. TICH-3 is investigating whether Tranexamic acid when administered within … Continue reading SHSCT NICRN Stroke continues the charge.
Congratulations to the NICRN Critical Care Team in the BHSCT who have just completed recruitment to the MARCH Trial. The team finished the trial as the 4th highest recruiter in the UK (out of 71 sites) and the 2nd highest in terms of sample collection. This is amazing news and it is important to recognise … Continue reading NICRN CC in top 5 recruiters for MARCH in the UK
On Tuesday 20th May, the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) celebrated International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD), with the NICRN teams hosting information stands in the foyers of the RVH and BCH. The stands were a great success and enabled direct engagement with our patients and colleagues, highlighting the essential role of patients in the … Continue reading NICRN celebrates International Clinical Trials Day 2025
Dr. Lindsay has recently concluded his six-year tenure as co-lead of the Diabetes research network and is pleased to pass the baton to his colleague, Dr. Philip Johnston. Throughout this period, the NICRN team successfully navigated the challenges posed by COVID-19 and strengthened research capacity across the region. The network has concentrated on studying GLP-1 … Continue reading NICRN Diabetes Clinical Lead Changeover
Well done to the NICRN Critical Care Team in Belfast HSCT, who have recruited 46 patients to the SOS (Sugar or Salt) trial, becoming the second highest recruiting centre in the UK. Doctors need to know the best treatments for severe brain swelling after head injuries in order to improve outcomes for patients. The two … Continue reading Congratulations to the NICRN CC Team in Belfast! 2nd highest recruiters in the UK to the SOS trial!
As Renal NICRN nurses we decided to team up with the rest of our renal colleagues for World Kidney Day. To promote kidney health, kidney donation, kidney research and generally educating the public about all things Renal. A well as renal nursing staff, we were joined by many others such as representatives from NIKRF … Continue reading World Kidney Day Stand in RVH Foyer!! Thursday 13th March.
