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Research for the Future
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Research for the Future is an NHS campaign helping people find out about and take part in health and care #research across north-west England. www.researchforthefuture.org
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🟡 Recruiting now: Mental health medicines optimisation
People with lived experience of mental illness & have had at least one discharge from a mental health hospital, to explore what matters most with their medicines.
 
Visit our website www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/mh-medicines-optimisation
Alt text: "Graphic displaying the NHS and Research for the Future logos, featuring an image of a bearded man using a laptop to access an online meeting. This illustration represents the Mental Health Medicines Optimisation project, aiming to understand people's experiences after being discharged from a mental health hospital with new medications."
March 7, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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🟠 Recruiting now – REAL PRETECTION
People with diabetic-related neuropathy (foot impairment) to help evaluate how smart insoles and socks can be used to monitor and improve foot health.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/real-pretection
"Graphic featuring the NHS and Research for the Future logos, depicting the soles of shoes seen from underneath, revealing a scenic view of trees, sky, and open space. This illustration symbolises the REAL PRETECTION study, aiming to evaluate how smart insoles can monitor foot health for individuals experiencing foot problems due to diabetes."
March 6, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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🟡 Recruiting now – TOP HAT
People with Parkinson’s Disease or Lewy Body Dementia to take part in a trial assessing medications to treat visual hallucinations
 
Message us or visit our website… 👉
www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/tophat
Graphic containing the NHS and Research for the Future logos, featuring an image of a glass of water next to white tablets or medication. The illustration represents the TOP HAT study, investigating if drugs already used in the NHS can treat visual hallucinations in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease or Lewy Body Dementia.
March 5, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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🟡 Recruiting now – ACES Diversity
People from Chinese, East Asian, and other diverse backgrounds to share their experiences of cervical screening and explore their thoughts on alternative methods.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/aces-diversity
Graphic containing the NHS and Research for the Future logos, featuring an image of a young Chinese woman. The illustration promotes the ACES Diversity study, aiming to capture people's experiences of cervical screening with a view to trialling alternative approaches, particularly for ethnically and culturally diverse women who tend not to attend current screening programmes.
March 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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🟡 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄 – 𝗞𝗢𝗞𝗨: 𝗣𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽
People with knowledge of Hindi/Urdu to help develop a study investigating if the KOKU app can help increase physical activity amongst older South Asian adults.
 
Message us or visit our website…  www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/koku-ppi
Graphic containing the NHS and Research for the Future logos, featuring an image of an older South Asian couple. The illustration represents the 'KOKU PPI Group' study, evaluating an app to see if it can help increase physical activity amongst older South Asian people.
February 21, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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🟠 Recruiting now – OFFSET
People who have been told they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, to take part in a study investigating the effects of a time restricted eating programme on blood sugar control.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/offset
Graphic containing the NHS and Research for the Future logos, featuring an image of a neon pink clock. The illustration represents the 'OFFSET' study, examining the effects of a time-restricted eating program on blood sugar control for individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
February 20, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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#HelpBEATCoronavirus supports research looking to detect and manage coronavirus (Covid-19) and the lasting symptoms that some people experience (long Covid).
 
Register now to find out how you can #HelpBEATCoronavirus
💜www.researchforthefuture.org/register
Graphic advert featuring the NHS and Research for the Future logos, accompanied by an image of a woman. The slogan 'Help Beat heart disease' is displayed alongside an icon of a heartbeat, urging involvement in research efforts to combat heart disease."
February 19, 2024 at 3:09 PM
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#ICYMI - Our latest newsletter, takes a look at a unique group of young people who are helping to shape research in Greater Manchester, as well as a roundup of studies and opportunities looking for people to take part.
Read more...
▶ mailchi.mp/9d3f57d764dd...
Alt text: "Graphic featuring the Research for the Future logo, with an image of a young person reading the latest newsletter. The newsletter contains a roundup of exciting research opportunities, encouraging individuals to get involved and contribute to the advancement of healthcare."
February 16, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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🔵 Recruiting now – CKD Discovery
People affected by kidney disease (including those on dialysis or have had a transplant) to attend a discussion workshop exploring how services are provided in Greater Manchester.
 
Message us or visit… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/ckd-discovery
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, with an image of a group of people having an informal discussion at a meeting. This visual illustrates the 'CKD Discovery' project exploring how kidney and renal services are provided across Greater Manchester. Encouraging collaborative engagement in healthcare research and service improvement initiatives.
February 14, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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#HelpBEATCoronavirus supports research looking to detect and manage coronavirus (Covid-19) and the lasting symptoms that some people experience (long Covid).
 
Register now to find out how you can #HelpBEATCoronavirus
💜 www.researchforthefuture.org/register
Graphic advert featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, with an image of a Sikh man wearing a turban. The promotion encourages involvement in research with the slogan 'Help Beat Coronavirus,' accompanied by an icon of a virus. Emphasizing diverse participation in research efforts to combat the pandemic.
February 12, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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The latest edition of our newsletter is now online. This issue takes a look at a unique group of young people who are helping to shape research in Greater Manchester, as well as a roundup of studies and opportunities looking for people to take part.
Read more...
▶ mailchi.mp/9d3f57d764dd...
Graphic featuring the Research for the Future logos with an image of a group of smiling young people. The title 'Issue 17, February 2024' indicates the latest edition of the Research for the Future newsletter, now available to read online. The image reflects engagement and enthusiasm among young participants.
February 5, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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🟢 🟡 Recruiting now – Optimuscle: Asthma
People with severe asthma to help develop a grant application for a study using digital technologies to understand what happens when someone breathes.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/optimuscle-asthma
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, alongside an image of a young woman using a laptop for an online interview. This illustrates the 'Optimuscle: Asthma' study aiming to develop a research grant application. The study explores new technologies to understand respiratory processes during breathing, emphasising advancements in asthma research.
February 2, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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This month’s #StudyRoundup highlights opportunities to take part in research for:
·         EXTOD-Active
·         VAMCAST
·         ForeCAst
·         Omega-3 and skin ageing

See our website for more info and to register your interest
www.researchforthefuture.org/studies
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future. The headline reads 'Study Round Up for February 2024,' listing various research studies currently recruiting. Accompanied by an image of a smiling young woman of South Asian origin, promoting diversity in research participation and opportunities.
February 1, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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#HelpBEATDiabetes supports research looking to prevent and manage diabetes and its complications.
 
Register now to find out how you can #HelpBEATDiabetes
🧡 www.researchforthefuture.org/register
Graphic advert featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, with a smiling young man. The promotion encourages involvement in research with the slogan 'Help Beat Diabetes,' accompanied by an icon of a hand and a droplet of blood, symbolising the finger-prick test for checking blood glucose levels.
January 29, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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🟡 Recruiting now – Brain tumour research
#HealthyVolunteers to take part in a study investigating how brain tumours develop and progress. Should have no previous diagnosis of any neurological condition or cancer.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/brain-tumour
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, with an image of a young man smiling. This visual represents the Brain Tumour Research project, focused on investigating the development and progression of brain and skull-based tumours. Encouraging engagement in vital research for advancements in understanding and treating neurological conditions.
January 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM
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🟡 Recruiting now – Omega-3 and skin ageing
Women who have been through menopause to take part in a study investigating an omega-3 supplement can improve skin changes post-menopause.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/omega-3-and-skin-ageing
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, with an image of translucent golden fish-oil capsules. This visual represents the Omega-3 and Skin Ageing study, evaluating the potential of fish oil supplements to improve skin changes post-menopause. Contributing to research on skincare and women's health.
January 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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Observational studies look at outcomes, results or records from large numbers of people, eg to identify links between a health condition and things such as family history, blood tests or other results.  
 
Discover more about research:
🧬www.researchforthefuture.org/types-of-research
Graphic advert featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future. The image showcases an extreme close-up of an eye overlaid with scan results, representing observational studies. This research method analyses outcomes, results, or records from large numbers of people to identify patterns and contribute to advancements in healthcare.
January 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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A groundbreaking blood test could revolutionise how Alzheimer's is diagnosed. New research suggest this test could provide a simpler and earlier way to identify the disease.

More
www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/23/blood-test-could-revolutionise-diagnosis-of-alzheimers-experts-say
Blood test could revolutionise diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, experts say
Study finds measuring levels of a protein could be just as good at detecting disease as lumbar punctures and scans
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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🟡 Recruiting now – ACES Diversity
People from Arabic and other ethnically diverse backgrounds to share their experiences of cervical screening & explore thoughts on alternative methods, eg swabs and urine tests.
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/aces-diversity
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of a young Arabic woman in a hijab. This visual promotes the ACES Diversity study, focusing on capturing people's experiences of cervical screening, with a view to trialling alternative approaches. Emphasising inclusivity and diversity in healthcare research.
January 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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🔵 Recruiting now – MoodMaps: CKD and depression
People with chronic kidney disease, are on dialysis, or had a transplant to share their experiences of depression/psychological wellbeing, and the treatments available.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/moodmaps
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, along with an image of someone using a smartphone to access the MOODMAPS survey. The visual represents the study exploring the experiences of depression and psychological well-being for individuals living with kidney disease.
January 22, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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#HelpBEATRespiratory Disease aims to help prevent and treat respiratory disease, including COPD, asthma, and bronchiectasis.
 
Register now to find out how you can #HelpBEATRespiratoryDisease
💚www.researchforthefuture.org/register
Graphic advert featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by a smiling young man. The promotion encourages involvement in research with the slogan 'Help Beat Respiratory Disease' and includes an icon of a pair of lungs, emphasizing the focus on advancing knowledge and solutions in respiratory health.
January 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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🟡 Recruiting now – PREDICT-Meso PPI Group
People affected my mesothelioma to join a new PPI group to advise on all stages of mesothelioma research.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/predict-meso
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of a young woman in a wheelchair using a laptop for an online meeting. This visual illustrates the PREDICT-MESO project, which aims to establish a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) group. The group will provide valuable input at all stages of mesothelioma research.
January 19, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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“My experience was wonderful, and the nursing staff are so gently, caring and very informative.”
 
Participant on Parkinson’s Families Project at @NCAresearchNHS
#FeedbackFriday #ResearchForTheFuture
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, alongside an image of a man who participated in a research trial. The image illustrates his quote sharing his experience with the research trial.
January 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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🟠 Recruiting now – OFFSET
People who have been told they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, to take part in a study investigating the effects of a time restricted eating programme on blood sugar control.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/offset
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of a young woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor. This visual represents the OFFSET study, examining the effects of a time-restricted eating program on blood sugar control
January 18, 2024 at 3:09 PM
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🟠 Recruiting now – REAL PRETECTION
People with diabetic-related neuropathy (foot impairment) to help evaluate how smart insoles and socks can be used to monitor and improve foot health.
 
Message us or visit our website… www.researchforthefuture.org/studies/real-pretection
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of the soles of a young man's shoes. This visual illustrates the REAL PRETECTION study, which aims to evaluate the use of smart insoles in monitoring foot health for individuals facing foot problems related to diabetes.
January 18, 2024 at 9:25 AM