We are delighted to be celebrating International Clinical Trials Day on Tuesday 20 May.

Clinical Trials Day is celebrated globally in recognition of James Lind, a British Royal Navy surgeon, who began what is often considered the first randomised clinical trial in 1747. This trial aimed to explore how different treatments affected scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C that had a profound impact on sailors during long voyages.

How can I get involved?

To help raise awareness of clinical research at the Trust, we are running a public engagement event in Exeter Princess Hay shopping centre on Tuesday 20 May. Here, we will be chatting with members of the public about clinical research, sharing details of the NIHR Be Part of Research campaign and providing advice on how to take part in clinical research.

Come along and discover more about research at the Royal Devon, or visit our ‘take part in research’ pages on our website. 

We will also be sharing quotes from colleagues, team photos, and participant perspectives on our social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X

Be part of research

Be Part of Research makes it easier than ever to find and take part in health and care research. The free online service matches volunteers to health and care studies, based on your interests, taking place online or at locations near you.

Through Be Part of Research, you can find and take part in research into nearly every major health condition - as well as social care research.

Simply sign up online and choose the areas of research you’re interested in. You’ll be matched to suitable studies and sent clear information about what’s involved and how you can take part, if you choose to.

Whatever your state of health, you can help find new and better ways to treat conditions, and improve care. You can even take part as a healthy volunteer. Your family may have been particularly affected by a particular condition, or you may have experienced an illness and want to make life better for others living with it.

Sign up to Be Part of Research today and make a difference to the health and care of tomorrow.  With your help, research can go further and faster.

NIHR Be Part of Research