Clinical Trials Day
Celebrate Clinical Trials Day this year, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by raising clinical trial awareness and honoring clinical research professionals across the globe.
SOCRA is a charitable educational non-profit organization comprised of members who are shaping our profession and impacting clinical research with quality and excellence. You are the people who have dedicated your careers to improving public health for the world population. As medical professionals, you have been carrying on research activities, treating patients, saving lives, and making discoveries. Each year on May 20th we take a few moments to honor your invaluable contributions to advancing the field!
In 2005, International Clinical Trials Day was launched to commemorate the day when James Lind started the first clinical trial on May 20, 1747. This clinical trial laid the foundation for modern clinical research. In honor of this day, we are recognizing SOCRA Members’ contributions to public health, medical advancement and improved health outcomes.
Join the Celebration
Here are a few ways to get involved:
Spread Awareness
- Review the Digital Toolkit (coming soon!) and download and share promotional materials
- Share a social media post using the hashtag #CTD2025! Remember to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
Thank those around you
- Express verbal appreciation
- Send postcards or handwritten notes
- Request SOCRA swag to pass out to your staff
- Host a small gathering
However small or large, the sheer act of recognizing your colleague’s contributions can help lift our clinical research community to deserving new heights.
