Formerly known as Middlemore Clinical Trials. We are a charitable trust located in New Zealand.
We are a Charitable Trust based at Middlemore Hospital aiming to bring high quality and safe pharmaceutical therapies through clinical research.
14/12/2025
As a company, we are committed to improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders, and last Wednesday some of our team have rolled up their sleeves to donate at the Middlemore blood drive.
Their contribution helps ensure hospitals across Aotearoa have safe, reliable blood products for the patients who need them most.
Ngā mihi to New Zealand Blood Service for the incredible work they do every day.
09/12/2025
🎄💚 This Christmas, we’re proud to support Kidz First Christmas organised by the Middlemore Foundation , helping bring joy to children right here in South Auckland who will be spending the holidays in hospital.
Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and this donation is one way we can give back to the families who make it so special. Together, we can make sure tamariki and their whānau feel the love, care, and festive spirit they deserve. 🎁✨
Let’s make this Christmas brighter for our community’s children 💜
12/11/2025
A huge shout-out to our Whangārei research team!
In just three months since activation, the Whangārei site has become the second top recruiting site in the world for a major international clinical trial looking at improving heart health.
This amazing result shows what’s possible when our local researchers and coordinators work together with focus and heart.
Your speed, efficiency, and commitment to improving health outcomes are helping to put Aotearoa on the global research map.
Ka rawe, amazing work, team!
06/05/2025
Te Kupu o te Wiki (The Word of the Week) is Makariri, which means "cold and/or winter".
“It is getting a bit makariri in the mornings”
22/04/2025
We’re proud to announce the launch of a dedicated national network supporting excellence in surgical clinical research across Aotearoa - SurgTrials.
Developed in partnership with Aotearoa Clinical Trials, the network empowers surgeons and healthcare professionals to lead impactful research, enhance their academic careers, and deliver meaningful improvements in surgical outcomes.
- Supporting feasibility, funding, training & publication
- Building a connected surgical research community
- Strengthening equitable access to trials across Aotearoa
“This is a major step forward in our national research capability.” – Dr. Edward Watson, CEO, ACTT
Do you or anyone you know have Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)?
We are inviting people who have ADPKD, who are between 18 and 70 years old, and are not taking metformin (a medicine for diabetes) to consider a research study that is being conducted in Whangarei Hospital.
We are studying whether metformin is helpful in protecting kidney function for people with ADPKD.
This research study will involve:
- taking medication (metformin or sugar pill) for 2 years and 3 months
- having regular health review including blood and urine tests
- filling out questionnaires about health and symptoms.
During the research study, you will meet a study nurse 4 times in-person and 9 times over the phone or video call (based on your preference). Each meeting will be 30 to 60 minutes long.
If you are, or someone you know, who would like to be part of this study, they can contact Rudi via: 021 570 098 or email impede-pkd.nz@otago.ac.nz.
20/03/2025
Kayley King, ACTT Site Manager Whangārei, warmly welcomes Gem Limos, Clinical Trial Coordinator to the ACTT Whangārei team.
Gem is an experienced Clinical Trial Coordinator and Pharmacist, and is looking forward to working with clinicians to improve access to novel treatments in Northland.
Gem says ‘I'm excited to bring more trials to Whangārei. It’s a chance to connect ground breaking research to the community, giving patients access to innovative treatments while building lasting partnerships with local doctors/specialists’.
Gem’s relocation from the Middlemore site demonstrates ACTT's commitment to growing research in Northland.
The ACTT team are making the most of what’s left of summer, our team walked and ran the Southern Cross Round the Bays and the Goodman Highbrook Fun Run.
This is our 8th year participating in the Highbrook Rotary Fun Run, the fun run raises money for local charities such as Middlemore Foundation. We will be back next year!
11/02/2025
We’re excited to announce the opening of our third clinical trial site in Botany, East Auckland! This expansion allows us to bring vital research closer to the diverse communities of Counties Manukau.
With a growing population and strong community ties, Botany is the perfect location to increase access to clinical trials. Our team of expert investigators are ready to support local participants in their healthcare journey.
18/12/2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we at Aotearoa Clinical Trials want to express our heartfelt gratitude to every participant who has been part of our trials this year. Your involvement has been instrumental in driving progress and innovation in healthcare, and we couldn’t do it without you.
Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue our journey, bringing impactful clinical trials to our community and making strides toward better health outcomes for all. Your support inspires us to keep pushing boundaries and advancing care.
From our team to you and your whānau, we wish you a joyful Christmas and a bright, healthy New Year. Together, let’s continue shaping the future of healthcare!
15/12/2024
Aotearoa Clinical Trials is proud to support the Kidz First Toy Drive initiative by the Middlemore Foundation and Dave Letele's Brown Buttabean Motivation, spreading Christmas cheer to tamariki and their families across South Auckland.
These toys are more than just gifts – they offer moments of joy, comfort, and hope that extend beyond the holiday season. They remind us all of the incredible courage these young heroes show every day.
18/11/2024
We're excited to share Aotearoa Clinical Trials' 2024 Annual Report! This year has been a big one for us—we achieved international accreditation as a site of clinical excellence and continued to grow. The report highlights some of the amazing work we’ve done together with our global partners and the teams at Middlemore and Whangarei Hospital. Thanks to these efforts, we’ve been able to bring new and innovative clinical trials to the Counties Manukau and Northland/ Te Tai Tokerau communities. These trials are only possible because of participants like you, and we’re grateful for your trust and involvement in advancing healthcare for everyone.
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Middlemore Clinical Trials (MMCT) is an independent clinical research unit based within the heart of Middlemore Hospital, South Auckland.
Our research team are dedicated to bring high quality research to the people of South Auckland. Since our establishment in 2001 we have become one of the leading clinical trial units in Australasia.
MMCT has a collaborative team of highly skilled and experienced clinicians, research nurses and support staff with access to the facilities of a large hospital. Each year we work with hundreds of patients to provide access to some of the most modern medicines available anywhere.
All the medications you are currently on were developed through clinical trials and from patients volunteering to take part in a clinical trial.
Our belief is that participating in our trials should be one of the options considered for patients suffering from medical conditions.
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