Clinical Trials Made Simple: What Patients Should Know
Do you have questions about clinical research or want to understand the terminology? This guide breaks down the most important concepts in a clear and patient friendly way.
Taking Part in a Clinical Trial: Alison’s Experience as a First Time Participant
How clear communication, flexibility, and ongoing support helped Alison feel informed, reassured and confident taking part in her first clinical trial.
We Are Proud to Collaborate with the Patients Association!
We are collaborating with The Patients Association, the UK’s leading independent patient charity. They work with patients to campaign for improvements in health and social care.
Listening to All Voices: What Patient Advocate Carole Scrafton Wants Researchers to Know
Patient advocate Carole has been motivated to support research from a young age. She reminds us that research is strongest when more voices are actively included throughout the process.
Largest Ever Parkinson’s Disease Trial Opens Across UK
The largest Parkinson’s disease clinical trial ever conducted has been launched in the UK, aiming to speed up the discovery of treatments that could slow or stop the progression of the condition.
2 New Subtypes of MS Found Aided by Artificial Intelligence
Two new biological subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS) have been identified in research that could change how the disease is understood and treated.
Why Should I Join the British Research Panel and How Does it Work?
Have you ever wanted a simple way to give back and shape the future of medicine? Join today to be kept up to date about the latest research and ways you can get involved!
5 Healthy Habits May Help Keep the Brain Younger
Researchers used MRI scans to compare “brain age” of more than 100 adults. People with healthier lifestyle behaviours tended to have brains up to eight years younger than expected.
Eating More Ultra Processed Foods Linked to higher Crohn’s Disease Risk
Scientists analysed studies from 2010 to 2025 and found a consistent association between higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased Crohn’s disease risk.
Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease Progression for First Time
In a breakthrough clinical trial, a single injection of a gene therapy slowed the progression of Huntington’s disease by as much as 75%.