Gastroenterology Research
Overview of types of studies currently open to volunteers
We have a varied portfolio of studies offering patients the opportunity to take part in research into:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Liver autoimmune conditions
- Viral hepatitis
Studies that we are taking part in at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are helping to discover:
- New & improved treatments, including clinical trials of new medication
- Genetic markers for disease & their triggers in some people
- The ways in which genes & the environment impact on our immune system
- A greater understanding of the disease burden for patients & their families
- Diagnostic tests to predict disease progression & improve patient care pathways
If you are interested in taking part in any of our studies or want more information, please contact:
Ruth Penn – Lead Clinical Research Nurse
Email:
Telephone
01494 426588