Clinical Trials Unit

Patients and public

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Clinical research only works with the involvement of patients, carers and members of the public. At ARCTU, we're committed to making research accessible, transparent and genuinely collaborative.

Taking part in research

If you're interested in taking part in a clinical study, those currently open to recruitment are listed below.

Taking part is entirely voluntary and you can withdraw at any time without affecting your care. Email [email protected] to find out more about any of these opportunities.

Current studies open to recruitment

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ARTISS trial

ARTISS is a randomised controlled trial comparing standard closure of the abdominal wound during breast reconstruction surgery, with or without the addition of a tissue sealant (ARTISS), on post-surgery fluid drainage duration.

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ASGARD

ASGARD is a feasibility study of a randomised controlled trial comparing steroids, the safest treatment currently available for acute gout attacks in patients with chronic kidney disease, with a newer treatment called Anakinra.

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Autism-CHIME

Autism-CHIME is a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of individual sessions of improvisational music therapy to support autistic children develop their social and communication skills.

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DUSTER

DUSTER is a mixed methods study to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and impact on clinical decision making of implementing an integrated ultrasound surveillance programme for patients after lower limb endovascular therapy.

Helping shape research — PPIE

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) means involving patients, carers and members of the public in the design and governance of research.

You won't just be a participant, you'll be a contributor who helps us ask better questions and design better studies.

Some of the aspects you could be involved in include:

PPIE contributors are reimbursed for time and travel in accordance with INVOLVE guidelines.

Let's Shape Research Together

ARU's Let's Shape Research Together programme is another way for members of the public across the East of England to collaborate with our researchers.