CGM Research Trust

CGM Research Trust A charitable research trust with a dedicated team of experts & professionals, based in Christchurch. The Trust’s research is also focused in these areas.

CGM Research Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that conducts clinical research and trials. Based in the Health precinct, Stewart St in Central Christchurch, the Trust is led by Dr Nigel Gilchrist. Dr Gilchrist is a respected specialist physician with an interest in diseases of the elderly, metabolic bone disease, and pre-and post-operative management. Over the years the Trust has helped contr

ibute to small step advances and breakthrough treatments for some of the world’s toughest health issues.

🔬 CGM Research Trust is currently recruiting for a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of an oral treatment that...
18/06/2026

🔬 CGM Research Trust is currently recruiting for a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of an oral treatment that could help to reduce psoriatic arthritis (PsA) symptoms for adults.

🔬 PsA is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause joint pain and itchy, scaly patches on the skin. It can cause pain and stiffness, swollen joints, nail changes, fatigue, and skin rashes or plaques typical of psoriasis.

🔬 Click here to find out if you’re eligible to enrol in the trial with us today 👉 https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/psoriatic-arthritis-study/

This trial is primarily for people who are based in the Canterbury region. If you live outside Canterbury, please feel free to contact us on 03 365 6777 to discuss enrolment options.

How many of the following statements can you tick that apply to you?◻️ You have had signs and symptoms of psoriatic arth...
17/06/2026

How many of the following statements can you tick that apply to you?

◻️ You have had signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis for at least 3 months.

◻️ You are 18 years of age or older.

◻️ You have active arthritis with:
- At least 3 tender joints
- At least 3 swollen joints.

◻️ You have active psoriasis or nail changes from psoriasis.

If you ticked the boxes above, you might be eligible to take part in the LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clinical trial, which is now open.

This trial is open to people who are based in the Canterbury region. If you live outside Canterbury, please feel free to contact us on 03 365 6777 to discuss enrolment options.

To learn more and possibly participate, please complete the application form here 👉

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational oral treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to see if it can reduce symptoms.

17/06/2026

If you’re thinking about signing up for our Psoriatic Arthritis Studies trial, take a look at this video involving Christchurch coastal park ranger, Jason Roberts.

Jason shares his experience of being part of a previous CGM Research Trust clinical trial investigating medication to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA)

We are now looking for people to take part in another Psoriatic Arthritis Studies trial. Like Jason, this would give them access to a new treatment.

If you’d like to learn more about this Christchurch-based study, visit: https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/psoriatic-arthritis-study/

🎈We are currently recruiting for the LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clinical trial. 🎈The study will evaluate the e...
14/06/2026

🎈We are currently recruiting for the LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clinical trial.

🎈The study will evaluate the effectiveness of an oral treatment for adults with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to see if it can help to reduce symptoms.

🎈To learn more about this trial and possibly participate, please complete the application form here 👉https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/psoriatic-arthritis-study/

This trial is open to people who are based in the Canterbury region. If you live outside Canterbury, please feel free to contact us on 03 365 6777 to discuss enrolment options.

Do you know someone who lives with the pain and stiffness of psoriatic arthritis (PsA)? Let them know about our Christch...
09/06/2026

Do you know someone who lives with the pain and stiffness of psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?

Let them know about our Christchurch-based LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clinical trial.

With the help of research participants, we’re evaluating the effectiveness of an oral treatment for adults living with PsA that could help.

Just fill in the online form here 👉 https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/psoriatic-arthritis-study/

This trial is open to people who are based in the Canterbury region. If you live outside Canterbury, please feel free to contact us on 03 365 6777 to discuss enrolment options.

07/06/2026

🤔 Have you had signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for at least 3 months?

🤔 Are you 18 years of age or older?

🤔 Do you have active arthritis with:
- At least 3 tender joints?
- At least 3 swollen joints?

🤔 Do you have active psoriasis or nail changes from psoriasis?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might be eligible to take part in the LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clinical trial.

To learn more, please complete the application form here 👉 https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/psoriatic-arthritis-study/

Don’t let psoriatic arthritis (PsA) keep you down. Come join our clinical trial and potentially gain access to new medic...
04/06/2026

Don’t let psoriatic arthritis (PsA) keep you down. Come join our clinical trial and potentially gain access to new medication.

We are currently recruiting for the LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clinical trial, which is evaluating the effectiveness of an oral treatment for adults living with PsA.

The aim of the medication is for it to control inflammatory signals known to contribute to PsA symptoms.

To learn more about this Christchurch-based trial and possibly participate, please complete the application form here 👉 https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/psoriatic-arthritis-study/

Do you live with the pain and stiffness of psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?Join the LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clini...
02/06/2026

Do you live with the pain and stiffness of psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?

Join the LATITUDE Psoriatic Arthritis Studies clinical trial to help us evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational oral treatment for adults living with this chronic inflammatory disease.

All you need to do is find out if you are eligible by filling in the online form here 👉 https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/psoriatic-arthritis-study/

📣  Are you struggling to get on top of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? 📣We are currently recruiting for ou...
24/05/2026

📣 Are you struggling to get on top of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? 📣

We are currently recruiting for our COPD medication trial. Click this link to find out if you are eligible 👉 https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/copd-clinical-trial/

To participate you will need to:

➡️ Be already using three different types of inhalers including a steroid.

➡️ Have had at least two moderate exacerbations in the last year requiring steroids and/or antibiotics, or one exacerbation requiring time in hospital.

➡️ Not have asthma.

This trial is open to people who are based in the Canterbury region. If you live outside Canterbury, please feel free to contact us on 03 365 6777 to discuss enrolment options.

We are now enrolling for a new Coeliac Disease Trial.Feeling bloated? If you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease, a...
20/05/2026

We are now enrolling for a new Coeliac Disease Trial.

Feeling bloated? If you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease, are on a gluten free diet, but still experiencing symptoms, then we are looking for you!

Help advance research and find out if you are eligible for our new Christchurch clinical trial.

https://cgmresearch.org.nz/trials/coeliac-disease-trial-daisy/

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