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Centre for Trials Research @cardiffuni is the largest group of academic clinical trials staff in Wales. Funded by @ResearchWales. Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-trials-research

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Education and training grants for cancer nurses working in NHS Wales

πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Are you a cancer nurse in NHS Wales?

Apply now for training grants (Β£250–£1,000) to develop research skills and improve patient care.

πŸ”— healthandcareresearchwales.org/form/grants-...

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08.08.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PEACH Procalcitonin: Evaluation of Antibiotic use in COVID-19 Hospitalised patients.

Read more about PEACH: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t...

08.08.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Procalcitonin to guide antibiotic use during the first wave of COVID-19 in English and Welsh hospitals: integration and triangulation of findings from quantitative and qualitative sources Aim To integrate the quantitative and qualitative data collected as part of the PEACH (Procalcitonin: Evaluation of Antibiotic use in COVID-19 Hospitalised patients) study, which evaluated whether pro...

πŸŽ‰ Publication 8 for PEACH!

From protocol to final paperβ€”PEACH has delivered insights across 8 key publications. Read the latest in BMJ Open today.

πŸ”— bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8...

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@ukcrc-ctu.org.uk πŸ“˜πŸ‘

08.08.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Procalcitonin to guide antibiotic use during the first wave of COVID-19 in English and Welsh hospitals: integration and triangulation of findings from quantitative and qualitative sources Aim To integrate the quantitative and qualitative data collected as part of the PEACH (Procalcitonin: Evaluation of Antibiotic use in COVID-19 Hospitalised patients) study, which evaluated whether pro...

πŸ‘ PEACH has landed!

The final publication from the PEACH study is now live in BMJ Openβ€”marking the 8th major output from this impactful research.

πŸ”— bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/8...

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@ukcrc-ctu.org.uk πŸ“„πŸŽ―

08.08.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reflections on my Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Award journey with Dr Tim Pickles
YouTube video by #ResearchWalesFaculty TV Reflections on my Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Award journey with Dr Tim Pickles

@picklestim.bsky.social reflects on his journey through a Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Awardβ€”and how it's shaped his research career.

πŸ”— youtu.be/eYV3HUcZehc

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@ukcrc-ctu.org.uk πŸ“ŠπŸ§ 

07.08.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
https://healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/new-uk-clinical-trial-regulations-update

New UK Clinical Trial Regulations & GCP standards to take effect from 28 April 2026 – find out what this means ⬇️

The changes are designed to enhance patient safety, streamline approvals and strengthen the UK as a global leader:

t.co/4TpYglBtnC

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06.08.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wales first in the UK to launch groundbreaking type 1 diabetes trial - MediWales

Wales has become the first UK nation to open recruitment for T1D-Plus – a major international clinical trial exploring innovative treatment strategies for adults newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Led by the Centre for Trials Research:

mediwales.com/news/wales-f...

24.07.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme Information Session In this webinar, Dr Phil Pallmann will share insights into the EME programme application process and answer questions.

πŸ“ Don’t miss the NIHR EME webinar on 11 July, 13:00-14:00!

Discover tips for funding success + get your questions answered. πŸŽ―πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

πŸ”— www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-effic...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social

03.07.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Faculty webinar: Reflections on my Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Award journey with Dr Tim Pickles

πŸ“ Discover how funding shapes research careers!

Dr Tim Pickles reflects on his Health and Care Research Wales awards + next steps at a free webinar on Tues 15 July 2025. πŸŽ―πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

πŸ”— healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/events...

@researchwales.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

03.07.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our final session of the day dives into findings from a recent survey of registered CTUs on central data management practices.

Big thanks to Chris Hurt @southamptonctu.bsky.social & Angela Casbard @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social for guiding us through the results!

#UKCTUNetwork #CTUStats2025

26.06.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“’One week until our OPTIMISE workshop to develop recommendations to help researchers design consent processes to be more inclusive of people with communication and/or decision-making needs @ctrcardiffuni.bsky.social

Room for 1 or 2 more to join us, contact for more info!

#InclusiveResesrch

30.06.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Faculty webinar: Reflections on my Doctoral Fellowship and Next Steps Award journey with Dr Tim Pickles

πŸŽ“ Join the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty webinar on Tues 15 July 2025

Dr Tim Pickles shares his journey from Doctoral Fellowship to Next Steps Award + career growth. πŸŒ±πŸ’‘

πŸ”— healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/events...

@researchwales.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

03.07.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme Information Session In this webinar, Dr Phil Pallmann will share insights into the EME programme application process and answer questions.

πŸš€ Join the NIHR EME Programme Information Session with Dr Phil Pallmann!

Learn how to apply and hear insights from successful applicants. πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬πŸ’‘

πŸ”— www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-effic...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social

03.07.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #UKCTUNetwork supports better, more efficient clinical trials through shared learning, webinars and national meetings for members, as well as training, and guidance.

Explore our free resources here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/guidance-for...

#ClinicalTrials #ResearchSupport #BestPractice

03.07.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Β£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries | North Bristol NHS Trust Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death.

Read more about CLARITY here:

πŸ”— www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

20.06.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How Does the CLARITY Trial Aim to Prevent Blocked Leg Arteries After Angioplasty?
YouTube video by Science Animated How Does the CLARITY Trial Aim to Prevent Blocked Leg Arteries After Angioplasty?

πŸŽ₯ What is CLARITY PAD?

Watch the animated explainer and meet the team behind the UK’s biggest PAD trial.

πŸ”— youtu.be/scdeOhs4HGY?...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @researchnbt.bsky.social

20.06.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Community in the Peer MIST Project

🧠 β€œTo recognise power over one’s own body, emotions, and future instils hope.”

Peer MIST shows how research can restore agency, dignity & self-belief after unimaginable hardship.

πŸ”— blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

#WorldRefugeeDay2025 πŸŒπŸ•ŠοΈ

20.06.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Community in the Peer MIST Project

🀝 Co-production isn’t just a methodβ€”it’s a movement.

Peer MIST is led by those with lived experience, turning trauma into agency, and research into belonging.

πŸ”— blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

#WorldRefugeeDay2025 πŸŒπŸ•ŠοΈ

20.06.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Improving research skills for nursing, midwifery and allied health professions | GOV.WALES A strategic action plan for building research capability for health professionals in Wales.

πŸ’‘ Research strengthens practice. It drives real improvements for people, patients & policy.

This plan lays foundations for better, evidence-informed care across Wales.

πŸ”— www.gov.wales/improving-re...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social πŸ₯🧠

20.06.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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The Power of Community in the Peer MIST Project

πŸ’ͺ β€œIncredible empowerment”

Peer MIST is a reminder that even after trauma, people seeking sanctuary can reclaim strength through co-production, connection & care.

πŸ”— blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk
#WorldRefugeeDay2025 πŸŒπŸ•ŠοΈ

20.06.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Community in the Peer MIST Project

🧑 Movement. Empowerment. Recovery.

The Peer MIST project supports sanctuary seekers to reclaim agency over body and mindβ€”through community, research & hope.

πŸ”— blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

#WorldRefugeeDay2025 πŸŒπŸ•ŠοΈ

20.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Improving research skills for nursing, midwifery and allied health professions | GOV.WALES A strategic action plan for building research capability for health professionals in Wales.

πŸŽ“ Midwives, nurses & AHPs now have more support to grow as researchers.

MScs, PhDs, career pathwaysβ€”it’s about opening doors to discovery.

πŸ”— www.gov.wales/improving-re...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social πŸ“–πŸ”­

20.06.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Β£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries | North Bristol NHS Trust Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death.

β€œWe hope our findings will improve patient safety and quality of care.”

– Dr Philip Pallmann, Cardiff University

A key opportunity for limb- threatening Peripherial Arterial Disease (PAD) care in the UK.

πŸ”— www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk

20.06.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Power of Community in the Peer MIST Project

On this World Refugee Day, it's good to remember the power of community...

...including community making great research happen!

blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t...

#WorldRefugeeDay2025

20.06.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Β£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries | North Bristol NHS Trust Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death.

πŸ’Š Comparing:

β€’ Clopidogrel
β€’ Aspirin + Clopidogrel
β€’ Aspirin + Rivaroxaban

CLARITY PAD could provide evidence to help save 1,600 lives and prevent 800 amputations every year.

πŸ”— www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @researchnbt.bsky.social

20.06.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Improving research skills for nursing, midwifery and allied health professions | GOV.WALES A strategic action plan for building research capability for health professionals in Wales.

🌈 β€œAs an Internationally Educated Nurse, I’m proud our voices are heard.” – Regina Reyes

This plan supports all backgrounds in shaping the future of research.

πŸ”— www.gov.wales/improving-re...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social ❀️🌍

20.06.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Nurses, midwives & AHPs now have clearer routes to engage with research.

It’s about capacity, confidence & careers that combine care and curiosity.

πŸ”— www.gov.wales/improving-re...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @cardiffuni.bsky.social πŸš€πŸ“š

20.06.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Β£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries | North Bristol NHS Trust Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death.

πŸ“Š 1,239 people.
πŸ₯ 20–30 hospitals.

The trial is onβ€”exploring the safest and most effective treatment after limb angioplasty.

πŸ”— www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @researchnbt.bsky.social

20.06.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Β£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries | North Bristol NHS Trust Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death.

🦡 Over 4,000 UK angioplasties each year.

CLARITY PAD will reveal which blood thinners prevent stroke, heart attack, and amputation.

πŸ”— www.nbt.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

@researchwales.bsky.social @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk @researchnbt.bsky.social

20.06.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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