Clinical trials in New Zealand
Find clinical trials and research studies recruiting across New Zealand.
Clinical research in New Zealand
New Zealand has a well-established clinical research sector, with trials recruiting at hospitals, universities and specialist research units in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and other centres. The country is a popular location for both early phase studies and larger international trials.
Clinical trials involving new medicines are reviewed by Medsafe, New Zealand's medicines safety authority, through the Standing Committee on Therapeutic Trials, and studies must be approved by a Health and Disability Ethics Committee before recruiting participants.
New Zealand's compact healthcare system and experienced research workforce mean studies often start quickly, and participants benefit from close monitoring. Study-related visits and treatment are typically provided at no cost, and taking part never affects your access to usual public healthcare.
How trials are run in New Zealand
Regulator
Medsafe assesses clinical trial applications for new medicines through the SCOTT committee.
Ethics oversight
Health and Disability Ethics Committees (HDECs) review studies before they begin.
Research strengths
Fast study start-up, early phase research, respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic studies.
Find a clinical trial in New Zealand
Search studies by condition and location on our trial search platform. Searching and enquiring is free for patients.
Clinical trial questions in New Zealand
No. Study-related visits, tests and treatment are typically provided at no cost, and taking part never affects your access to usual public healthcare in New Zealand.
Trials of new medicines are reviewed by Medsafe through the Standing Committee on Therapeutic Trials (SCOTT), and every study must also be approved by a Health and Disability Ethics Committee before it can recruit participants.
Studies recruit in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and other centres. Search by condition and location on Clinrol, enquire on a study, and the research team will contact you to check eligibility.
Participants are protected by strict ethics oversight, and injury cover is addressed through ACC or sponsor-provided compensation arrangements, which the research team must explain during informed consent.
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