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Transforming Clinical Research: New Regulations Laid Before Parliament

Today, the UK Government introduced a landmark framework for clinical trials to Parliament, paving the way for improved patient care, greater innovation in the NHS, and a thriving life sciences sector.

The new regulations aim to streamline trial processes, enhance safety and transparency, and accelerate the delivery of groundbreaking treatments. By modernizing the UK’s clinical trials landscape, this framework reaffirms the nation’s position as a global leader in cutting-edge medical research, ensuring patients benefit from the latest advances in healthcare.

The UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit Network, which represents over 50 UKCRC-accredited CTUs nationwide, welcomes this transformative initiative and looks forward to contributing to the development of the underpinning guidance.

The full government announcement can be read here.