Could you help shape the future of IBS treatment? Clinical research study launches in Leigh
New clinical research study in Leigh seeks volunteers to contribute to IBS treatment research.
People living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in Leigh and the surrounding area could have the opportunity to contribute to important healthcare research through a new clinical research study taking place locally.
RENEW-IBS is a clinical study looking at whether an investigational medicine could help reduce the symptoms of IBS.
Clinical trials, also known as clinical research studies, are an important part of developing new treatments.
They allow researchers and doctors to learn more about potential new medicines and how they may help people living with different health conditions.
But clinical research can only happen thanks to the people who volunteer their time to take part.
Could you take part?
You may be able to take part in RENEW-IBS if you:
Are between 18 and 75 years of age
Have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
What does taking part involve?
The study will last around nine months, with visits taking place in person at a community site in Leigh. Participants will meet with members of the study team, which may include doctors, nurses and a dietitian.
Those who qualify will have the opportunity to contribute to IBS research and participation in this study will be reimbursed.
Research comes to the local community
The RENEW-IBS study is being delivered from an EMS Healthcare community research unit located in the car park at Asda in Leigh.
EMS Healthcare operates community-based research clinics designed to make it easier for people to access clinical research closer to where they live. Rather than requiring participants to travel long distances to specialist research centres, community research units can bring studies into familiar, convenient locations.
The Leigh research unit provides a dedicated environment for clinical research within the local community, helping people who may not previously have considered taking part in a clinical trial.
If you live in Leigh or the surrounding area, you may be able to take part in RENEW-IBS and help researchers learn more about IBS and potential new treatments.
Interested in finding out more?
Learn more about the study and sign up to take part: https://www.ems-healthcare.com/take-part-in-an-ibs-survey/?source=1226-1881