Would you like to take part in research?
Research benefits everyone, breakthroughs enable earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, prevention of ill health and better outcomes for all.
We need individuals to support us in undertaking our research and there are a number of different ways to get involved.
A great way to find out how to become involved in research is to ask your doctor or patient group about any clinical trials or other studies that you may be able to participate in.
For more information on the studies currently open to recruitment at Hampshire Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust please refer to our Open Studies page.
Be Part of Research (nihr.ac.uk) has information about clinical trials and other research from several different UK registers. As with Wessex Health Lines, you can also search the site to find relevant trials, and contact researchers directly.
Have you been invited to take part in a study?
If you are a patient, you may be asked to take part in a research study. Research involvement varies: you may only be asked to complete a questionnaire, or to have blood tests, or to take medication.
Whatever your level of involvement, your participation is always voluntary and you are able to withdraw from a research study at any time, without giving a reason, and without it affecting your normal treatment.
For more information and for independent advice about being involved in a research study you can contact the Customer Care Service on 01256 486766 or at customercare@hhft.nhs.uk.
