We have around 500 studies and trials running at any one time in most of our hospital departments. In 2024/25, over 11,000 patients took part in research, from observational studies that involve a simple interview, through to testing medicines at different stages of approval.
Taking part in research if you’re under the care of Newcastle Hospitals
If you’re in hospital, your clinical team might mention a clinical trial or study that you could be suitable for. You’ll be able to talk to doctors and the research team about details of the trial – the kind of treatment, possible side effects, and what extra tests might come as part of being involved.
It’s entirely up to you to decide if you want to take part. You can leave at any trial at any time and don’t have to give a reason, even if you’ve already started taking part.
Not taking part won’t impact on the care you’re currently receiving.
Taking part in research if you’re not under our care
Research + Me
Newcastle Hospitals runs an online research registry called Research + Me for people who are interested in taking part in research.
By signing up to the registry, you’re agreeing to receive information about studies that you may be suitable for.
To sign up, you just need to fill out a short online form to tell us a bit about yourself and any health conditions you have. We will then contact you when we are looking for research volunteers that match your profile.
You will receive all the information you need to decide whether you want to take part in the study. Taking part is entirely optional and we will never share your personal information.
You can contact us at any time to stop receiving information or to remove your details from Research+Me altogether.
Be Part of Research
Be Part of Research is a free service which makes it easy to find and take part in vital health and care research across the UK. It is run by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).
All NIHR-supported trials at Newcastle Hospitals are uploaded to the Be Part of Research website. You can search for a trial by condition, name of the trial drug, and location.
Contact us
If you have any queries or questions about research, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the email below.
