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Taking part in a clinical study ensures you get the best possible care and could help improve health outcomes for you, your family, and the next generation.
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Studies in pregnancy investigate everything from the optimum diet for a mum-to-be to the best time to diagnose gestational diabetes.
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Clinical trials in babies and follow-up studies in children help to identify the interventions that have the best impact on long-term health.
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If your baby has been admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you may be invited to take part in one of these studies.
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We’re investigating the food components that trigger intolerance and identifying the optimum exercise and nutrition for muscle health and mobility.
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Why take part in clinical research?
Taking part in clinical research helps to improve health outcomes for people at every age and stage. But did you know that it has a positive impact on your health too?