Green Trials

Welcome to GREEN-TRIALS

Despite growing awareness of the environmental impact of healthcare and research activities, sustainability considerations remain insufficiently integrated into the education and training of clinical trial professionals. Clinical trials can generate a significant environmental footprint through travel, energy consumption, resource use, data management infrastructure, and the production of medical and logistical waste. However, knowledge and practical guidance on how to design and conduct greener, more sustainable clinical studies are still fragmented and inconsistently addressed across existing training programmes.

Designing and conducting clinical trials is already a complex task, and investigators require appropriate training to perform their roles effectively. While educational programmes in clinical research methodology exist, there is currently limited structured training that systematically connects clinical trial education with sustainability principles, environmental responsibility, and strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of clinical research.

This highlights the need for harmonised educational approaches that bridge clinical trial methodology with sustainability-focused practices. By linking these domains, future researchers and healthcare professionals can be better prepared to design, implement, and manage clinical trials that maintain scientific rigour while minimising environmental impact and supporting the broader goals of sustainable healthcare systems.

Erasmus+ Funding

Project title:	Generating Resilient, Environmental Education and Training for Sustainable Clinical Trials
Acronym:	GREEN-TRIALS
Project number:	2025-1-CZ01-KA220-HED-000355652
Disclaimer:	The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.