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Centre for Trials Research publishes 2025/26 annual report

14 October 2026

The Centre for Trials Research (CTR) at Cardiff University has published its annual report for 2025/26. The report covers a year of new studies, a successful regulatory inspection, and partnerships across Cardiff, Wales and beyond.

Centre for Trials Research featured in Health and Care Research Wales Year in Review

5 October 2026

Health and Care Research Wales's Year in Review 2025–26 celebrates the research and partnerships strengthening health and care across Wales over the past year.

Two twins lying in hospital cot together

New non-invasive treatment shows promise for twin pregnancy complications

10 July 2026

A first-in-human study explored if there is a safe alternative to current surgical treatment for twin-twin transfusion syndrome

artist's impression of flu virus

COVID antiviral speeds recovery but doesn't reduce hospitalisation in vaccinated patients

23 April 2026

Major UK and Canadian studies provide crucial evidence for who should receive Paxlovid in today's highly vaccinated populations

Patients being treated

Removing barriers to participation for people who cannot consent to studies

27 March 2026

The ACCORD programme will examine the barriers that prevent adults who lack capacity to consent from taking part in clinical research.

Study makes promising advances in accurately diagnosing sepsis

26 March 2026

Doctors in Liverpool working with researchers at the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University have identified promising evidence for the effectiveness of an early and rapid diagnostic test for sepsis.

SunPad undergoing lab tests

Welsh cohort first to test “life changing” product that could help end global period poverty

11 March 2026

Self-cleaning SunPad, which harnesses the power of the sun, could enhance menstrual health and hygiene around the world

Skye and Luna book launch event - photo is outside the Pierhead building.

Luna’s Light: Supporting Families Through Loss in Wales

13 November 2025

A powerful gathering at the Pierhead Building brought families, policymakers and researchers together to launch Luna’s Light — a new children’s book offering compassion and support to those affected by baby loss.

Respiratory viral testing in the management of febrile infants presenting to emergency care (REFINE): A pilot study

23 October 2025

A new welsh led study aims to investigate whether rapid Point Of Care (POC) testing for 3 common respiratory viruses in infants can help reduce the need for invasive procedures, hospital admissions and antibiotic use.

A portrait of one of the eight storytellers, taken by Sight Life Photography Club member Ian Burgess

Art installation sheds light on the mental health impact of vision loss

14 October 2025

The Eight Voices in Darkness shares lived experiences to improve support for individuals with sight loss and depression across health and social care.