Clinical Trials in Singapore
Clinical Trials
2025/08/07
Clinical trials are research studies that explore the safety and efficacy of novel treatments, drugs or medical devices. These studies may also explore new ways of detecting a disease early or aim to improve the quality of life for people with life-threatening diseases or chronic health problems. Such research takes a cautious approach and typically progresses sequentially or in phases.
Through information gained from our clinical trials and studies, National University Health System (NUHS) aims to help our researchers and clinicians deliver better patient care and continuously better the lives of our patients in Singapore and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Clinical Trials at NUHS
Curious about how clinical trials work, who conducts them, and what role NUHS plays in advancing medical research? Read on for more clinical trial FAQs.
A clinical trial is a research study involving human volunteers that aims to evaluate new treatments, medications, or medical devices. These trials are essential to advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes.
Clinical trials provide the evidence needed to determine whether a new medical approach is safe and effective. They are a critical step in the development of new therapies, helping improve care standards and health outcomes for future patients.
NUHS conducts both interventional and non-interventional studies across a wide range of medical specialties, including oncology, cardiology, metabolic diseases, neuroscience, and infectious diseases.
Clinical trials at NUHS are led by experienced clinicians and researchers. We also collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organisations (CROs), and academic partners both locally and globally.
We welcome partnerships with private and public institutions. If you are interested in sponsoring or collaborating on a study, please visit our Be a Clinical Trial Sponsor/Collaborator page for more details.
All clinical trials in Singapore must comply with national regulations and ethical guidelines. Studies conducted at NUHS are reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure participant safety and scientific integrity.
