Clinical Neurology Research Group (CNRG)
Delete meThe Clinical Neurology Research Group (CNRG) was established in 2000 with the aim of improving treatments for people with chronic neurological disease, particularly Multiple Sclerosis.
Our research team has experience in the design, conduct and analysis of multicentre randomised controlled clinical trials, coordination of longitudinal questionnaire-based studies, collection of samples for genetics/biomarker research and a range of qualitative research projects. In addition, we recruit participants to selected pharmaceutical clinical trials in neurological disease.
An important objective of the CNRG is to improve the reliability and validity of outcome measures using both qualitative (focus groups, interviews) and quantitative research methods (Rasch methodology) to develop new, more sensitive instruments with clinically meaningful items that also accurately reflect patient experiences.
Our overall goal is to continue making significant contributions to the knowledge, understanding, and treatment of chronic neurological conditions by maintaining our interests in cutting edge theory and research, and continuing to apply rigorous research methods to evaluate them.