VALUES Research and Innovation Celebrate International Clinical Trials Day

On 19 May, LUHFT celebrated International Clinical Trials Day. There were activities at all three of our sites, with staff from the Research team talking to both staff, patients and visitors about Clinical Trials within the Trust.

Clinical Trials Day is marked on 20 May, the anniversary of the first randomised trial. The Trust currently has over 400 active research studies, with just over 100 more studies preparing to go-live. Research is happening throughout the trust, making a difference to the way health professionals provide care. Jules West, Associate Director of Research & Innovation said: “This year, International Clinical Trials Day was a great success, bringing staff and patients involved in research together to celebrate the work they do.

“Thanks to the NIHR CRF staff, visitors to the stand could also sign up to the Trust’s Consent4Consent (C4C) Database, a register of people who are able to take part in studies. Staff recruited 25 people in the first couple of hours of the event, with more joining every day.

“Thank you to all staff, patients and visitors who took part in the day.”