10 September 2019
Emma was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 25 and benefitted from treatment that had come about through research. Now she wants to share her experiences to help for the future: she says "being involved in research is rewarding, it gives you a real sense that you are being listened to and are making a positive difference".
10 September 2019
Dr Esther Hobson is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Neurology at the University of Sheffield. She received RfPB funding for a study into non-invasive ventilation for patients with motor neurone disease (MND).
29 August 2019
The trial tested whether reducing the extent and intensity of breast radiotherapy maintained the treatment’s effectiveness while reducing side effects, including change in breast appearance.
28 August 2019
’’This was a very productive time and a successful placement. It also opened up new career opportunities for me. I’d definitely recommend this scheme to my colleagues.’’
22 August 2019
The IVAN trial led to significant cost savings for the NHS as well as leading to new clinical guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. It also had international repercussions: the trial's finding were the basis for new recommendations in a World Health Organisation report.
20 August 2019
Sue's background is in community nursing and she has also been a patient cared for by the NHS herself. Sue appreciates how much research has impacted both her nursing practice and the treatment she received.
19 August 2019
Researchers funded by the NIHR School for Public Health Research explored how working with a wholesale supplier could encourage fish and chip shops to offer smaller portion sizes to customers.
13 August 2019
Bowel cancer is common in the UK, with around 1 in 16 men and 1 in 20 women developing it at some point in their lives. Most bowel cancers happen when a type of polyp (a growth in the bowel) called an adenoma becomes cancerous.
02 August 2019
The CSAW Trial compared shoulder surgery, placebo shoulder surgery and active patient monitoring to compare their efficacy as a treatment option for shoulder impingement.
29 July 2019
HaemSTAR aims to promote clinical research into non-malignant haematology through opening new studies, increasing participant recruitment into studies, and facilitating staff development to establish the Chief Investigators of the future.
26 July 2019
The WOLLF trial compared the effectiveness of alternative and standard dressings for open fractures of the lower limb.
25 July 2019
When Mary received a shock leukaemia diagnosis, she decided to take part in a clinical study which she believes she owes her life to. She now cannot do enough to help the NHS and feels amazed by the possibilities clinical research gives to the future.
22 July 2019
Dr Elsa Marques got her first research grant from NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB), for a study comparing different hip replacement implants.
19 July 2019
The aim of the TRAPID-AMI study was to demonstrate whether use of a high sensitivity test for troponin T would enable an accurate and more rapid diagnosis of heart attacks.
19 July 2019
The OPPTIMUM study aimed to answer a long-standing debate as to whether administering progesterone during pregnancy affects neonatal and childhood outcomes. The results of OPPTIMUM have prompted the Patient-Centred Outcomes Research Institute to undertake a major international review into the use of progesterone for preterm birth treatment.
19 July 2019
This evaluation aimed to see whether access to personal health budgets led to patient benefit, and whether it was cost effective.