KCE Trials 2026 – Comparative effectiveness call
In this call, studies comparing two treatment options (with ‘no treatment’ being one of the possible treatment options) that are already in use in clinical practice for a given indication, but are not yet sufficiently directly compared (i.e. which of the two treatment options works best in daily practice) are funded. Accepted study interventions are not limited to drugs or medical devices, but also include a broad range of interventions, such as psychotherapy, dietary interventions, diagnostic tests, surgery, or ways to deliver health care.
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KCE Trials 2026 – Drug repurposing call
In this call, drug repurposing studies investigating a new indication for an off-patent drug are funded.
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KCE Trials 2026 – Themed call ‘care for addiction’ – NEW
A call for study proposals that address clinical research questions in this area.
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KCE Trials 2026 – Themed call on palliative care – NEW
This call for proposals offers funding for clinical trials in palliative care.
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KCE Trials
KCE Trials is a national funding programme focusing on pragmatic, randomized, multicentric clinical studies that are of high societal importance in Belgium and have no direct commercial purpose. The studies should contribute to better patient care, show clear value for money, and should have the potential for return on investment.
Info session (online)
An online information session will be organised by KCE on Thursday, the 4th of June 2026, 10:00-12:00. You can register via trials@kce.fgov.be.
Support of HIRUZ
Investigators from U(Z)Gent with a research proposal will have the support of the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) of Health, Innovation and Research Institute (HIRUZ) to submit and perform the proposed clinical trial. For more information and support, please contact HIRUZ CTU via hiruz.ctu@uzgent.be or contact Joke Tommelein (Joke.Tommelein@uzgent.be 09/332.09.08) or Hélène De Naeyer (Helene.DeNaeyer@uzgent.be, 09/332.05.05) directly.
Deadline for submission
22nd September 2026, at 13:00