Be Part of Leeds Research

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Patient involvement is integral part to Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The Trust values the input of patients and their families, engaging them in research design, participation, and dissemination of findings. Patient involvement ensures that research is patient-centred, relevant, and addresses the real needs and concerns of the community.

How to get involved

Find your research trial

There are hundreds of clinical trials happening here at LTHT. To find a trial that is looking for people to take part in now, use the Be Part of Research link below to start your search or click on the buttons below to find out about our most frequently requested trials.

Information about the trial will include eligibility criteria, the potential benefits or risks associated with participation. You can discuss further with a member of the team working on the research to find out if you meet the necessary requirements for participation.

Once you have identified a study you are interested in, contact the research team responsible for that study. You can usually find the contact information on the study’s webpage or by reaching out to the team

Inform the research team about your interest in participating in the study. They will provide you with more details about the research, answer any questions you may have, and assess your eligibility.

If you are eligible to participate, the research team will guide you through the informed consent process. This involves providing you with all the necessary information about the study, including its purpose, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and your rights as a participant. Take your time to review the consent form carefully, and don’t hesitate to ask any questions before signing it.

If you meet the criteria and decide to participate, you may need to undergo additional screening tests or assessments to ensure your suitability for the study. Once you pass the screening process, you will be enrolled as a participant.

Remember, each research study has its own specific requirements and procedures, so the process may vary depending on the study you choose. It’s crucial to communicate directly with the research team to receive accurate and up-to-date information about their studies and participation opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The UK’s largest health research funder the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has put together a list of FAQs about health research studies.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to promoting research to enhance future care. Its primary objective is to become the ‘Centre of excellence for specialist services, research, education and innovation’.

As an NHS organisation, we use personally identifiable information to research enhancing health, care, and services. Being a publicly funded organisation, we must ensure that we use personally identifiable information from individuals who have consented to participate in research only if it serves the public interest. Therefore, when you consent to participate in a research study, we will use your data only to conduct and analyse the research study. Please note that your rights to access, change, or move your information may be limited, as we must manage your information in a specific way to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the research.

If you decide to withdraw from the study, we will retain the information about you that we have already collected. We will use the minimum amount of personally identifiable information to protect your rights.

Our research must serve public interest, meaning we must demonstrate that it benefits society. We follow the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.

You can contact our Data Protection Officer if you wish to complain about how we have handled your data. They will investigate the matter, and if you are not satisfied with our response or believe that we are processing your data unlawfully, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

You can learn more about how we process your information if you are participating in a research project while you are with the hospital. Please contact our Data Protection Officer or Information Governance Team at [email protected] if you have further questions.