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  • Marie Pearson

    Marie Pearson

    "Being involved in a clinical trial has helped me get the right treatment quickly and effectively."

  • James Little

    James Little

    "This surgical trial was not only life enhancing, but quite simply lifesaving. I couldn’t be more thankful."

  • Edward Ackroyd

    Edward Ackroyd

    "I honestly believe that clinical trials should be encouraged to everyone, as you never know what’s around the corner." Edward's mother, Heidy Ackroyd

  • Donal McIlwaine

    Donal McIlwaine

    “Without clinical trials and subsequent advancements in medical science, I manifestly believe I wouldn’t be here today!”

  • Rachel de Souza

    Rachel de Souza

    "When I met the consultant, I knew straight away that I was in good hands; he made it clear this was a journey that we would take as a team."

  • John Shaw

    John Shaw

    "The research team can’t do enough for you, they make you feel really special, that you’re the only person that matters."

  • Karl Raby

    Karl Raby

    "I now encourage people to take part in trials. I certainly will, if I have the opportunity again."

  • Carol Bacon

    Carol Bacon

    "I was so lucky to be in the right place, at the right time to be given this opportunity."

  • Ian Thompson

    Ian Thompson

    “I feel that in a small way I’m contributing to medical science which may help other patients in the future.”

  • Nick Plant

    Nick Plant

    “I think that the opinions of patients and non-professionals should be heard as well as those of clinicians and researchers.”


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