Second World Health Organization Global Clinical Trials Forum: Action for impact

Overview

The Second WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF25), held at WHO Headquarters in Geneva from 2-3 April 2025, marked a strategic inflection point in the global effort to reform clinical trial ecosystems. Convened under the theme Action for Impact, the Forum brought together over 100 stakeholders, including representatives from governments, regulatory agencies, research funders, ethics bodies, patient and community advocates, and academic and industry association, from across WHO regions.