The Importance of Communication, Companionship and Services in Easing Clinical Trial Participation
Many of our members with lung conditions expressed that stressful travel journeys as well as feeling physically limited make trial participation more difficult. They then shared how a range of services would ease these burdens.
The Challenges of Participating in a Clinical Trial with a Lung Condition
Close to 1000 people living with lung conditions shared their opinions on participating in clinical trials. Striking findings make it clear that future trials must be improved!
“It’s Nice That Someone is Looking Out for You” – Feeling Guided Throughout Research Participation
Andrew is living with COPD and is participating in a trial through the British Research Panel. He shared his experiences participating in the trial and how close contact with our nurses has helped him to feel reassured and valued.
New Research Nurse Clare, Wants Members to Feel Valued and Empowered
Clare will be joining the British Research Panel alongside nurses Paula and Jane. With more than 24 years of experience being a nurse, working with pharmaceutical firms and numerous clinical trials, we are looking forward to the knowledge she will be bringing to our community.
“I’m Participating in Research to do Something Good”
Philip , 68, is currently participating in a COPD study through the British Research Panel. Having signed up for a study that hopes to find a better treatment for COPD, Philip wanted to take part to help advance research.