Our mission is to conduct high-quality clinical studies, to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Wales, and beyond.
Who are we?
The NWORTH Clinical Trials Unit (NWORTH CTU) is a fully-registered UKCRC Clinical Trials Unit, based in the North Wales Medical School at Bangor University. We work in partnership with ambitious researchers across the UK and internationally, to design and deliver high-quality clinical trials that address important health questions and improve clinical practice.
We specialise in the design and delivery of multi-centre, randomised controlled trials and other rigorous study designs, including pilot/feasibility studies, and individual and cluster controlled trials. We provide support to collaborators throughout each stage of the clinical trial lifecycle, including design, conduct, analysis and dissemination. Our team has extensive experience in developing funding applications, study design, trial management and methodology, research governance and quality assurance, electronic data capture and monitoring, data management, statistical analysis, and publication.
The CTU works closely with researchers across Bangor University and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), to leverage skills and expertise to enhance trial design and conduct. We also work with other leading universities, and a range of investigators across the UK and globally, and our track record in delivering high-quality support often leads to repeat collaborations.
Our diverse trial portfolio spans across clinical areas, including dementia and other neurological conditions, dental conditions, Women's health, cancer, addiction and mental health. Our studies include device and app trials, CTIMPs, trials of complex interventions such as community-based healthcare programmes, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
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Our impact
The fundamental research we lead and support addresses relevant health priorities, improves interventions and advances knowledge. Here are some examples of how our research is making a difference to the health and wellbeing of people across Wales and beyond.
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