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New UK clinical trials regulations signed into law — implementation period begins
New rules for running clinical trials in the UK have now been officially been signed into law The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were formally signed by Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care yesterday. Yesterday (10 April 2025) marks the start of a 12-month implementation period before the amended regulations come fully into force on 10 April 2026. The updated regulations will soon be available on th...
Good Research Practice (Non-drug Trials)
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Scottish study activity continues to seek answers during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (1-30 April) is encouraging the sharing of experiences and symptoms — with Scotland’s researchers supporting the drive for treatments through diverse trials More than nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer — the fourth most common type of cancer in the UK — when it is diagnosed at the earliest stage, so education on spotting the signs is vital. While Bowel Cancer UK is encouraging information sharing through t...
Stroke
Ninewells Hospital is UK’s joint top recruiter for trial aimed at treating life-threatening respiratory condition
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside has been named the UK’s joint top recruiting site for a trial involving 65 hospitals, exploring dexamethasone treatment in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) The Glucocorticoids in adults with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (GuARDS) trial being delivered at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee — and led by the local Principal Investigator, Dr Matt Cassey — has recruited 16 participants. Tha...
Mental Health
Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network support helps to identify priorities for inclusive future studies
Results of a pilot project supported by the NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) are expected to help shape future studies which address a disparity for people living with dementia and co-existing health conditions. The project, entitled ‘Exploring the Priorities of People with Dementia and Multiple Comorbidities’, saw focus groups...
Primary Care
NHS Research Scotland Trauma and Emergencies portfolio seeking to appoint new Clinical Lead
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to appoint a National Research Network Clinical Lead for the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Trauma and Emergencies portfolio The remit of this role is to support the effective delivery of research projects in the corresponding topic area in the NRS portfolio, including increasing the number of patients enrolled into trials....
