Cancer Clinical Trials Unit - University Hospital Limerick

Cancer Services

The Mid Western Cancer Centre at University Hospital Limerick is one of the 8 designated cancer centres in the country. Our team is dedicated to providing high quality care to patients with a cancer diagnosis. The service provides comprehensive treatments in radiotherapy, chemotherapy and supportive care of patients diagnosed with cancer using a multi-disciplinary approach.

Cancer Clinical Trials Unit

The Cancer Clinical Trial Unit (CCTU) conducts and supports clinical research studies that help develop new and effective treatments or new indications for existing medications for a variety of cancers. The team undertakes observational studies to evaluate the impact of new interventions in routine care. All studies conducted at CCTU are performed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Our vision is to provide quality and accurate research to help advance treatments in the area of Oncology, Haematology and Radiotherapy. Our goal is to conduct Clinical Research Studies that help to develop new treatments for a variety of cancers and at the same time, help our patients discover new and effective treatments.

Referrals and Appointments

Available to: All patients

Who needs to refer you: Consultant

Referral Information: Consultant Referral