Clinical Trials Information and Support
Clinical trials are important, because they’re the only way to develop new treatments – and improve existing ones – for you and other people with blood cancer. Find out more about how clinical trials are run, what to expect when joining a clinical trial, and how our Clinical Trials Support Service can support you every step of the way.
Because clinical trials can save lives.
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Taking part in a clinical trial
Considering joining a clinical trial? Learn what happens before, during and after a clinical trial, and how your safety and wellbeing is prioritised throughout.
Read about taking part in a clinical trial
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Clinical Trials Support Service
Finding a suitable clinical trial and understanding the complex information to enrol can be overwhelming. Our Clinical Trials Support Service is here to help you navigate through this process.
Discover available support
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What is a clinical trial?
Learn more about why clinical trials are so important, how they're planned and who they're run by.
Clinical trials explained
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Busting the myths
It’s not uncommon to have misconceptions around what clinical trials are and what taking part in one may look like. Here are some common myths you may have heard.
Hear our team bust the myths
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Clinical Trials: real stories
Sometimes it can help to hear from others who have been through similar things. Read stories and connect with others who have experienced being on a clinical trial
Read people's experiences
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Clinical Trials Patient Registry
Not ready to join a clinical trial right now but want to keep in touch? Join our Clinical Trials Patient Registry and stay up to date about clinical trials.
Join the registry
The following companies have provided funding for our Clinical Trials Support Service, but have had no input into service content and delivery:
Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, Takeda, Autolus and Eli Lilly.