Taking Part in Research Stories

From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Angela’s Journey with Lung Cancer and the LungFit Study When Angela, a non-smoker from Glasgow, was diagnosed with stage one lung cancer, the news came as a complete shock. She had visited the hospital for chest pain...

In this powerful and inspiring story, Graeme from Renfrewshire, Scotland, shares how he’s living well with advanced lung cancer — and how a simple digital app helped him regain control over his health and wellbeing.

Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a very rare genetic condition. It affects around 1 in 50,000 people*. We interviewed Chloe to find out about her experience of taking part in a drug study. My body does not recognise when to stop swelling Living with a...

Sharon’s husband, John, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer in early 2023. She shares what it was like to support him through his diagnosis, treatment and research journey.

Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men, with 1 in 8 men across the UK diagnosed in their lifetime. For Black men the risk doubles to 1 in 4.* Paul, 62, took part in the PROTEUS Prostate Cancer research study run by North Bristol NHS Trust...

Derek 89 is taking part in the Prepare for Kidney Care research study. He shares with us his experience with us and why he thinks it is important for people to be involved in research.

Original article posted on NIHR website. Heather's wife was visiting their newborn son, Robin, in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Southmead Hospital when she was approached about taking part in the "SurfON (Surfactant Or Not)" study. The...

More than 55 million people have dementia worldwide. Rob, one of our research participants shares his story about taking part in Dementia Research here at NBT.

Ian, a Diabetic for 13 years, was recommended to take part in research by a friend. Following his involvement, he has seen a positive improvement to his health and lost more than six stone in weight, enabling him to carry out his passion of gardening and caravanning. Ian’s wife has also benefitted from taking part.

At age 45, Will was shocked to discover he was Type 1 Diabetic. After being approached to take part in Diabetes Research, he is now undertaking his third trial. Discover how these research opportunities kept him on the straight and narrow and help him understand, regulate and manage his Diabetes better...