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.
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
The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) & The Belfast Trust has successfully recruited its first participant within 4-weeks of the opening of its new clinical trial, National Study of Adrenal Tumours (UKI-SAT) in conjunction with the Society of Endocrinology (SFE). UKI-SAT aims to bring together information of a large cohort of patients across the … Continue reading NICRN Diabetes team achieved FPFV to UKI-SAT within 4 weeks
On Thursday 12 March our Renal team celebrated World Kidney Day! Once again, the NICRN Renal research team had the opportunity to share a pop-up display with NIKRF (Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund) in the foyer of Royal Victoria Hospital. We had a dialysis machine on display (always sure to attract people’s attention) as well … Continue reading NICRN Renal team celebrates World Kidney Day in RVH foyer
Thursday 29th of January marked Stroke Prevention Day in the UK, an important annual reminder of the steps we can all take to reduce our risk of stroke. Prevention focuses on recognising and managing the key factors that contribute to stroke, including high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, and atrial fibrillation. Early detection and effective management … Continue reading NICRN Stroke celebrate Stroke Prevention Day 2026 RVH Stand!!!
