It is common for participants with musculoskeletal injuries in a study to switch from one treatment group to another. For example, in a randomised controlled trial comparing a surgical group to a non-surgical group, participants may switch from the non-surgical group to the surgical group over time, ... READ MORE
Opportunities for patients and the public
Help improve the safety of strong pain medicines in hospital
I am working on a research project to improve the safety of strong pain medicines called opioids used in hospital. These medicines (such as morphine, oxycodone and fentanyl) are often used to treat pain. However, they can sometimes cause side effects, such as breathing problems, feeling very ... READ MORE
Young people’s views of managing and seeking care for acute respiratory tract infections
We are looking for help to spread the word about our study on how young people manage common infections such as colds, flu, coughs and sore throats. We are seeking help from individuals, groups and organisations who have connections with young people aged 18–24 across the UK. This includes: ... READ MORE
CHILL Study – Quell Therapeutics Limited
An opportunity for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic sclerosis to find out more and possibly participate in a clinical study of a new treatment. We are looking for adults aged 18 or over with difficult‑to‑treat rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma who may be able to take part in ... READ MORE
SPOT-IT VOICES Patient Partner – Involvement in developing and conducting a study assessing participant perceptions of skin cancer prevention treatments
We are planning to develop a study which we are seeking funding for, to explore using interviews and focus groups on: what patients feel about using different topical treatments to prevent skin cancers, and how to improve recruitment strategies for immunosuppressed people to clinical trials ... READ MORE
Shape the future of sleep technology: Design partners wanted for a new wearable device project
We are looking for design partners to help us create trustworthy and comfortable wearable technologies for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). The challenge Many wearable health devices fail because they don’t reflect the real-life needs and daily routines of the people who use them. We want to ... READ MORE
Volunteers needed for home blood pressure monitoring study
We are looking for healthy volunteers, aged 60 years and over, to take part in our study. You need to have a smartphone, have good Wi-Fi or mobile phone network coverage at home and live in Oxfordshire. You will not be able to join if your blood pressure is very high. However, you may join if you ... READ MORE