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Encouraging people to get involved in NHS research.
Together we can make a difference.
Research for the Future is an NHS supported campaign that helps people find out about and take part in health and care research. Getting involved in research means you are helping to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage illnesses.
Everyone is welcome to register with Research for the Future, whether you have a health condition or not. The only requirement is that you must live in England and be 18 years or over. Registering means we will inform you about research opportunities you may wish to take part in.
We offer opportunities to get involved in research across all health conditions as well as for healthy volunteers.
There are many different types of research to get involved with including:
- helping to design a study
- being part of a discussion group
- completing a survey
- helping to test new equipment, or
- being involved in a clinical trial.
We also have five areas of particular interest, our ‘Help BEAT’ campaigns. Our current campaigns are Help BEAT Coronavirus, Help BEAT Diabetes, Help BEAT Heart Disease, Help BEAT Kidney Disease and Help BEAT Respiratory Disease. We are especially keen to hear from people living with these health conditions as we regularly have research opportunities in these areas.
Help BEAT campaigns
Current Studies
Digital Pain Manikin
Study looking at whether it is feasible for people with long-term musculoskeletal conditions to self-report their pain using a smartphone app.
Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
International study exploring the effect of the coronavirus pandemic and changing restrictions on our mental health and wellbeing.
Diabetes and weight loss plans
Online survey looking to understand what matters most to people living with type 2 diabetes when looking at weight loss plans and diets.
End of study information
Project looking to understand what information participants might need if they want to stop taking part in research before it has ended.
PeRSEVERE
Looking to understand public opinion on a set of principles to support patients wishing to withdraw consent from a research study.
OUTREACH
This study will investigate the effect of medication reviews on blood pressure control in people with hypertension (high blood pressure).
Locum doctors in the NHS
This study is looking to better understand the quality and safety of locum doctors working in the NHS.
SwapSHOP
This research project is testing whether a smartphone app can help people to make healthier food choices when shopping for groceries.
EVENS (Evidence for Equality National Survey)
This survey will investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown is affecting people and will document the experiences of ethnic and religious minority people.
Diabetes My Way
Study looking to understand if a unique online system called ‘Diabetes My Way’ can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition.
PRINCIPLE Trial
The PRINCIPLE clinical trial is looking to find low-risk treatments that can be taken at home for people with COVID-19 symptoms.
Experiences of psychosis
An online study looking to understand how people’s experiences of relationships can link to the development of psychosis.
Motivate T2D
Study looking to discover the best ways to support people with type 2 diabetes increase their everyday physical activity to improve their diabetes control, particularly in the months after diagnosis.
SMARTSOLE
Study looking to understand if a vibrating smart insole can help improve balance in people who have diabetic neuropathy.
PONTIAC II
This study wants to find out whether medications currently prescribed to treat people with diabetes and heart problems could be used to prevent heart problems.