Clinical Trial Units
At any one time the University of Oxford sponsors around 1,000 academic designed and led clinical research studies within the EU of which about 150 are interventional trials ranging from phase I to phase IV. The University sponsors approximately 350 further studies outside the EU, largely through its Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health.
Our Clinical Trial Units
We run five UKCRC fully-registered specialist clinical trials units, supporting national, multinational and multicentre trials, ranging from phase I to phase IV.
Clinical Trial Management
Careers in clinical trial management, details of training and development courses and guidance for anyone interested in pursuing a career in trial management.
Participate in a Clinical Trial
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, this page contains links to Clinical Trial Units across the University and NHS that maybe recruiting participants.
Latest Clinical Trial News
New Oxford-led trial explores if the immune system can be trained to control HIV
4 February 2026
Can the immune system be trained to control HIV without continuous medication? A new Oxford-led clinical trial is exploring whether immune-based strategies could support longer-term viral control after stopping antiretroviral therapy.
Oxford recruits first participant in Europe for heart inflammation treatment study
6 January 2026
FORTIFY is an international clinical trial to test a potential treatment for people with coronary inflammation. The first patient in Europe has been recruited by the team at the Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre (AMIIC). AMIIC is a state-of-the art facility in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine linking interventional, non-invasive imaging and artificial intelligence/big data capabilities.
World's first Phase II Nipah virus vaccine trial launch
9 December 2025
The University of Oxford has launched the world’s first Phase II clinical trial of a Nipah virus vaccine candidate.