CTSG - Singapore's Clinical Trials Portal
Learn more about CTSG - Singapore’s centralised portal for all things related to clinical trials, and how it serves to encourage greater awareness about clinical research as part of SCRI's initiatives for patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE).
Clinical trials are essential for developing new and effective treatments and improving the quality of life for patients. One of the biggest barriers in clinical trial is public awareness. Most people are not aware of what clinical trials involve and why they matter. They are not aware that clinical research can be an accessible and viable treatment options.
In addition, most of the clinical trial information are often written in technical jargon with complicated concepts which patients cannot relate to, and such information are often presented in a way that is difficult to digest for general public. When patients do not understand what their involvement would be, how the trial would be conducted and what are the benefits for participating in clinical trials, it is unlikely that they would sign up for a trial.
As such, it is important to raise public awareness for clinical trials and improve clinical research literacy. One such initiative is ClinicalTrials.SG (opens in new tab) (CTSG), which serves as Singapore’s centralised portal for all things related to clinical trials.
Crafted to cater to patients, caregivers, clinical investigators and corporations alike, CTSG is dedicated to making clinical trial information more accessible and understandable. By demystifying the clinical trial landscape, CTSG hopes to encourage greater interest in clinical trials, fostering innovation and improving health outcomes.
Patients, Caregivers and Members of the Public Looking for Clinical Trials
For patients, caregivers and healthy volunteers, CTSG serves as a platform to learn about clinical research and discover ongoing clinical trials in Singapore. The portal provides clear, simplified information on what clinical trials are, how they work, the safeguards in place to protect participants, and the potential benefits and risks of participation.
It also features a searchable database of recruiting clinical trials, allowing users to find studies relevant to their medical conditions or interests on a single trusted platform. In addition, users can subscribe to new trial alerts and mailing lists to stay informed about future participation opportunities and emerging treatment innovations.
Companies Seeking to Sponsor Clinical Trials in Singapore
For trial sponsors, CTSG provides a suite of resources designed to facilitate the planning and conduct of clinical trials in Singapore. Sponsors can search a database of clinical investigators across multiple therapeutic areas, identify potential trial sites, and access a biorepository catalogue to support research activities.
The platform provides information on participant recruitment resources, regulatory and ethics requirements, and opportunities to collaborate with Singapore's clinical research ecosystem. Sponsors may also list trials on the portal to enhance study visibility while gaining access to other support offerings.
Clinicians Seeking Clinical Trial Training Resources
For clinicians and clinical investigators, CTSG functions as a professional resource hub that supports capability development and research excellence. The portal offers resources and guidance on trial conduct, such as information on regulatory and ethics approval processes, government grants for clinical research, service provider networks, training opportunities and other research support tools. Additionally, investigators can access practical resources aimed at improving trial start-up efficiency, such as information on master clinical trial agreements and SCRI's budget harmonisation initiative.
9-Month User Statistics for CTSG (Aug 2025 – Apr 2026), extracted from Google Analytics 4
CTSG Users' Countries of Origin | Views | Unique Users |
|---|---|---|
United States | 72,811 | 1,797 |
Singapore | 27,097 | 4,885 |
China | 25,391 | 1,778 |
United Kingdom | 16,355 | 367 |
Australia | 1,760 | 291 |
Total (All countries) | 260,132 | 11,225 |
SCRI is also working on a public awareness campaign for clinical trials to reach out to the public proactively as a national effort.
Primary Objective:
To raise awareness and improve the perception on clinical trials among the patients and public by educating them on the rights, benefits and risk when participating in a clinical trial.
Secondary Objective:
To aid in increasing subject recruitment rate.
For more information on SCRI's patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) initiatives, refer to clinicaltrials.sg (opens in new tab)