Clinical research
Support responsible research that can improve patient care, clinical practice and health outcomes.
Research & innovation
Advancing care through knowledge
Clinical care, research and education work together at National Hospital Abuja to strengthen practice, develop professionals and support better outcomes.
Our purpose
Connecting discovery, teaching and patient care
National Hospital Abuja brings multidisciplinary clinical experience together with professional education and research. Our focus is on work that is responsible, relevant and connected to the needs of patients and health services.
This page provides a clear starting point for researchers, trainees, collaborators and members of the public looking for hospital publications.
What we support
Research and learning at the hospital
Clear routes for people developing knowledge, strengthening clinical skills and working across institutions.
Education and training
Develop healthcare professionals through specialist training, practical learning and continuing education.
Research partnerships
Work with academic, clinical and public-health partners on relevant healthcare priorities.
Research pathway
From an idea to responsible research
Requirements differ by project. Contact the hospital before beginning work to confirm the applicable departmental, ethics, governance and institutional processes.
Ask about research requirements →- 01Develop the proposal
Define the research question, study approach, team and required resources.
- 02Departmental review
Discuss the proposed work with the relevant clinical or operational department.
- 03Ethics and governance
Complete the appropriate ethics, governance and institutional approval processes.
- 04Conduct and share
Deliver approved work responsibly and communicate findings through suitable channels.
Research activity
Research connected to National Hospital Abuja
Authoritative research databases provide live, independently maintained records of studies and publications associated with the hospital.
Registered studies
ClinicalTrials.gov
View registered studies listing National Hospital Abuja as a study location, including work in sickle cell disease, maternal health, cardiovascular care and neonatal care.
Search the live registry →Research publicationsPubMed
Find indexed research papers with authors who list National Hospital Abuja as an institutional affiliation.
Search PubMed →Study and publication records are maintained by their respective databases. Inclusion does not necessarily mean that National Hospital Abuja sponsored or led the work.
Research support
Information, data and library services
Existing hospital services provide practical support for literature searches, statistics, registries and authorised access to records.
Medical E-Library
The hospital’s Medical E-Library provides books, journals, electronic resources, internet access and research assistance for hospital staff.
Explore library services →Research and statistics
Medical Records includes a research and statistics function that collates, analyses, presents and interprets hospital data.
Read the official policy →Cancer registry
The Medical Records service maintains a cancer registry described as covering patients across Abuja, not only National Hospital Abuja.
Read the official policy →Requests for hospital data
Published guidance requires formal applications for patient information and records used for approved presentations or research.
Review the published process →Knowledge and updates
Hospital publications
Read publications that share hospital activity, healthcare perspectives and institutional updates.
Professional education
Learn at National Hospital Abuja
Explore available residency, fellowship, nursing and clinical professional-development information.
Work with us
Research and collaboration enquiries
Contact the hospital for guidance on the appropriate department, current requirements and next steps.