As a world class provider of healthcare and one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a wealth of experience and a successful track record in delivering commercial research. We hold and maintain excellent relationships with Industry and are successful in recruiting to time and target in commercial studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
The trust is home to a host of experienced and renowned investigators who lead clinical trials with the support of clinical team leads, research support managers, research nurses, clinical trial coordinators, clinical trial pharmacists, data managers and clinical trial associates.
We have a dedicated Industry Team providing a single point of contact supporting the full pathway from business development to study closedown.
Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and our strong track record in clinical trials has enabled them to access some of the most cutting-edge treatments.
Why work with us?
Our vision at Newcastle Hospitals is to achieve local excellence and global reach through compassionate and innovative healthcare, education and research. Read about our fantastic infrastructure and facilities in our brochure here
What do we cover?
We have research active teams covering the specialities below providing a true phase 1 to post marketing capabilities and are experienced in running rare disease and advanced therapy trials:
| Cardiology | Critical care |
| Dermatology | Diabetes |
| Endocrinology | ENT |
| Gastroenterology | Genetics |
| Haematology (including non-malignant) | Hepatology |
| Immunology | Infectious diseases (including Covid research and vaccines) |
| Musculoskeletal disorders, including rheumatology | Neurodegenerative diseases |
| Neurology | Oncology |
| Ophthalmology | Paediatrics and paediatric oncology |
| Renal | Reproductive health |
| Respiratory | Stroke |
| Surgery | Trauma |
| Urology | Vascular medicine |
New study CDA/feasibility
We look forward to working with you and you require a Confidentiality Disclosure (CDA)/Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for a commercially sponsored trial opportunity, please use the link below to submit the agreement for review. The link should be used for all types of draft and master CDA / NDA, including fully executed master agreements, and those with letters of notification or Schedule 1 notice of receipt requirements. All CDA/NDAs will be reviewed and signed by an authorised signatory under The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
From the 28th of April 2025, the four UK governments expect that sponsors of commercial contract research wishing to enter into a CDA / NDA with a prospective NHS or HSC research sites, will do so using an unmodified HRA mCDA or mMCDA only. Links to both documents are detailed below. In certain circumstances the Trust will review bespoke company agreements on an ad hoc basis, but our preferred template is the HRA unmodified mutual model agreements as listed below.
HRA Model Confidentiality Agreement (mCDA) Template Agreement July 2025 https://www.myresearchproject.org.uk/Help/Help%20Documents/mCDA_v4_0_July_2025.docx
HRA Model Master Confidentiality Agreement (mMCDA) Template Agreement July 2025 model Master Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (mMCDA) Template Agreement July 2025
Guidance for use of the above agreements https://www.myresearchproject.org.uk/help/hlptemplatesfor.aspx#mCDA%20and%20mMCDA
For any assistance in using the system, please email nuth.TrustIndustry@nhs.net for support.
How to contact us?
If you have worked with us before or have a query our dedicated Industry Team can be contacted at nuth.trustindustry@nhs.net
If you’re new to working with us – we’re looking forward to working with you and it’s as simple as filling out the contact details below
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