This page shows the list of 2023/24 first Global/European participants for CRN-supported studies as achieved in recruiting organisations in LCRNs.
The data on this page was supplied by study Sponsors through LCRNs to the NIHR CRN Coordinating Centre and validated.
24 Global Firsts were achieved in 2023/24 (update 20/05/2025).
22 European Firsts were achieved in 2023/24 (update 20/05/25).
CRN = Clinical Research Network, until 1st October 2024, thereafter Research Delivery Network (RDN)
LCRN = Local Clinical Research Network, until 1st October 2024, thereafter Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN)
FPFV = First Patient (or healthy volunteer) First Visit
n/a = Not Applicable
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