India Clinical Trial Report Feb 2026

CNS and Oncology Continue to Drive Multi-Site Momentum

The February 2026 edition of IndiaTrialPulse by StriderDCT tracked emerging trends from multi-site trials registered on the Clinical Trials Registry of India (CTRI).

February 2026 Clinical Trial Trends in India

Key Highlights

  • 42 multi-site trials were registered during February
  • CNS and Oncology led therapeutic activity
  • Indian Pharma remained the leading sponsor category
  • Tier 2 cities demonstrated strong site participation
  • India-only studies continued to dominate registrations

What This Indicates

  • February reflected increasing operational maturity within India’s clinical trial landscape.
  • The strong contribution from Tier 2 cities suggests gradual decentralization of clinical research activity, while therapeutic diversification indicates broader clinical development focus areas.
  • IndiaTrialPulse continues to decode these evolving ecosystem signals through consistent monthly tracking.