For up to date information regarding clinical research guidelines and funding opportunities use these useful links:
UK Clinical Research Network: www.ukcrn.org.uk National Institute for Health Research: www.nihr.ac.uk
NIHR Health Technology Assessment: www.ncchta.org RD Funding: http://rdfunding.org.uk
NEWS
UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials website launched
The UK Clinical Research Collaboration have developed an online resource that lists all Clinical Trials Units in the UK. For the first time there will be comprehensive information available listing national expertise in the design and conduct of clinical trials. Visit the site here: http://www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk
NIHR Co-ordinated System for gaining NHS Permission (NIHR CSP)
The National Institute for Health research (NIHR) are streamlining the processes by which NHS Trusts provide permission for new research. There are important changes to note, applicable from 18 November. Read here .
Comprehensive Clinical Research Network Resource Library
New sections have been added recently to the CCRN Resource Library. Look here to find out more.
Human Resources: Good Practice for Researchers
The presentations from this course, run by the UK Clinical Research Network, are now available on their website. http://www.ukcrn.org.uk/index/networks/comprehensive/resource_library/presentations.html
The Research Process Flowchart
The Research Process Flowchart from the RD Direct has recently been updated. It maps the different stages of the research process and provides hints, tips and checklists for researchers at all levels.
Important HTA review on recruitment and conduct of clinical trials
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) have recently published a review on recruiting onto randomised controlled trials. Follow this link to see a summary of the report .
