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An estimated 2.5 million people in the UK are cancer ‘survivors’ (people who have finished primary treatment for cancer, whether or not they are cured) with this number on the increase. Anxiety and depression are common within this population as are fatigue and lack of physical activity. Studies show that healthy lifestyle changes and support for improving psychological wellbeing could improve quality of life for cancer survivors.

ATTACK (ASPIRIN TO TARGET ARTERIAL EVENTS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE) is a pragmatic multicentre open-label randomised controlled trial to determine whether the addition of low-dose aspirin to usual care reduces the risk of major vascular events in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who do not have pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Seeking GP practices to host I-WOTCH study
We are currently recruiting GP practices within Birmingham Cross City CCG, Dudley CCG and Herefordshire CCG to take part in the I-WOTCH study. We are a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial aiming to test the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a multicomponent self-management intervention targeting withdrawal of strong opioids for people living with persistent pain in comparison to best usual care.

New to clinical trials? Want to develop your skills in designing and running a randomised trial? Then this course is for you!

Keele Clinical Trials Unit are running a 4-day course which will improve your knowledge and skills in the design, practical conduct, management and analysis of randomised clinical trials.

I am a 59 year old man who has had Ankylosing Spondylitis from my early twenties and as a result, I was well aware of the risk of taking anti-inflammatory drugs which could cause issues with my stomach and kidneys.

 Over the years the numerous blood tests would monitor my kidney function, amongst other things. Nearly three years ago my GP contacted me and asked if I would like to participate in the Barack D trial https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/phctrials/trial-portfolio/barack-d which was to study people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Adlai Harid: Patient Research Ambassador

My name is Adlai Harid and I recently joined the Patient Research Ambassador (PRAI) initiative which I’m very excited to be a part of.

What is ‘Commercial Research’?

This is the term used to describe medical research sponsored and funded by for-profit organisations such as pharmaceutical, medical device and technology companies. These organisations are private companies that can design, collaborate and fund research to be delivered in the NHS.

If it’s ‘for profit’, aren’t patients just guinea pigs being used to make companies more money?

No, in the NHS this really isn’t the case. Any NHS patient who gets involved in medical research, is a volunteer - they are never entered into any NHS research - commercial or non-commercial, without knowing and providing informed consent