Page 3: Norway’s Strengths in Pediatric Clinical Trials: Ethical, Efficient, and Digital
Norway offers a unique setting for pediatric clinical research, with free and universal healthcare for all children, a digitally literate population, and a strong tradition of research participation built on trust and high ethical standards.Through NorPedMed, sponsors gain access to a nationally coordinated network with broad coverage and high-quality, decentralized study execution.
Norway combines a strong public healthcare system with a digitally competent and research-friendly population. With NorPedMed as a national platform, sponsors gain access to a well-integrated pediatric research network that spans the entire country.
Key advantages:
- Ethically sound recruitment: Families participate without financial incentives, reducing the risk of undue influence
- Universal, free access to public healthcare for all children: Funded by taxpayers money, this enables unbiased, population-based trial data
- Digitally literate population: Norwegian families are familiar with online tools, electronic case report forms (eCRFs), eConsent, and shared decision-making.
- Decentralized access: Thanks to a well-integrated hospital system and advanced home care services, children can participate close to home – regardless of geography or diagnosis
Sponsors benefit from working in a transparent, predictable, and ethically robust environment with national coverage and access to all pediatric subspecialties.