Smarter Studies
We work to deliver swifter and more effective translation of scientific research into patient benefits
Global Impact
We are at the forefront of resolving internationally important questions
Better Health
Our research helps to improve healthcare around the world
The MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL became the UCL Innovative Clinical Trials Unit in April 2026. The Innovative Clinical Trials Unit is continuing the mission of smarter studies and global impact, leading to better health.
Latest News
US guidelines updated to include hormone patches as an alternative to injections for prostate cancer
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network have updated their prostate cancer guidelines, based on results from the PATCH and STAMPEDE trials, to include hormone patches as an alternative to injections for men whose prost…
02 Nov
New trial could more than halve the time it takes to test Alzheimer’s treatments
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial designed and run by UCL researchers aims to cut years from the search for treatments that work for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
22 Oct
First participant recruited into the landmark RADIO-TB trial
The RADIO-TB trial aims to transform the management of people with early-stage tuberculosis identified through community chest x-ray screening.
13 Oct
Free online course for new Patient and Public Involvement Contributors
We have launched a free online course, co-developed with PPI contributors, to help people understand clinical trials and build confidence to get involved in health research.
07 Oct
In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary. That's 25 years of smarter studies, global impact and better health. '25 at 25' is a series of articles highlighting 25 of our major achievements in that time.
Research Themes
Cancer
Innovative clinical trial design and meta-analysis extending beyond the boundaries of single cancer types
Infections
Major international clinical trials answering questions of global public health significance
Neurodegenerative diseases
New generation of innovative multi-arm multi-stage trials to identify and test new therapeutic treatments in neurodegenerative diseases (NDD)
Methodology
Development of methods with direct impact on the design, conduct and analysis of studies
Other Research & Policy
This section will capture projects outside the current QQR themes
Latest Podcasts
Listen to the PediCAP trial episode by clicking the image below or this link to listen on SoundCloud.
