National Clinical Trials and Research Centre

The National Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NCTRC) is a specialized clinical research organization and facility based in Galway, Ireland. Operating as a strategic partnership between the University of Galway and the Saolta University Health Care Group, the center provides the essential infrastructure, personnel, and regulatory expertise required to conduct complex clinical trials. It supports a wide range of studies, from Phase 1 first-in-human trials to large-scale Phase 4 international multicenter trials. The NCTRC offers comprehensive services including study design, project management, clinical nursing, data management, and biostatistics. By facilitating collaboration between academia and the pharmaceutical industry, the center plays a key role in advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art clinical rooms and laboratories to ensure high-quality data collection and patient safety.