Clinical trials in Malaysia
Explore clinical trials recruiting at research sites across Malaysia.
Clinical research in Malaysia
Malaysia has a rapidly growing clinical research sector, with trials recruiting at university medical centres, Ministry of Health hospitals and private research sites across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and other regions. Clinical Research Malaysia, a government-backed organisation, actively supports industry-sponsored studies nationwide.
Clinical trials in Malaysia are regulated by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, which issues clinical trial import licences and authorisations, and studies must be approved by the Medical Research and Ethics Committee or an institutional ethics board before they begin.
Malaysia offers participants access to international-standard research across a wide range of conditions, with study-related care typically provided at no cost. Its diverse population also makes Malaysian research valuable for understanding how treatments perform across different communities.
How trials are run in Malaysia
Regulator
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) authorises clinical trials of medicines.
Ethics oversight
The Medical Research and Ethics Committee (MREC) and institutional boards review studies.
Research strengths
Oncology, infectious disease, cardiology and growing early phase capability.
Find a clinical trial in Malaysia
Search studies by condition and location on our trial search platform. Searching and enquiring is free for patients.
Clinical trial questions in Malaysia
Yes, study-related care is typically provided at no cost to participants, including the investigational treatment, study visits and tests, and many trials reimburse travel expenses.
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) authorises trials of medicines, and studies must be approved by the Medical Research and Ethics Committee (MREC) or an institutional ethics board before they begin.
Trials recruit at university medical centres, Ministry of Health hospitals and private research sites across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and other regions, with support from the government-backed Clinical Research Malaysia.
Search studies by condition and location on Clinrol and send an enquiry. The research team will check your eligibility and explain the study in a language you understand before you give informed consent.
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