Participate in a research study

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A survey about body image in young adults with cancer

Complete an online survey exploring body image experiences of young adults living with or beyond cancer to help design a new wellbeing progr...

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location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 01 Dec 2026

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A survey exploring the use of AI in cancer decision-making

Complete an online survey to help researchers to explore views on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting decision-making duri...

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location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 30 Apr 2026

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Complete a short questionnaire about self-care after a cancer diagnosis

Help researchers explore how people look after their health while living with or beyond cancer.

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location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 31 Mar 2026

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A study to understand healthcare workers’ wellbeing

Take part in a research study to help researchers understand how daily communication at work affects staff wellbeing in healthcare settings

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location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 23 Feb 2026

Take part in a study to understand the effects of cancer related pain

Take part in an interview to help researchers understand the impact of cancer-related pain on people living with cancer and their loved ones...

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location_on Anywhere, In-person

schedule Ongoing

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Hear about opportunities to get involved with research studies

Join the NIHR’s service, Be Part of Research, to hear about more ways to get involved in different studies and contribute to the development...

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location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

Help researchers understand how hormone therapy affects black women

Help researchers understand how hormone therapy after breast cancer affects black women and contribute to improving care and support for the...

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location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

Share your experience managing your weight

Help researchers understand how to support women with breast cancer to manage their weight and find better ways to involve everyone in resea...

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location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Fill out a survey about body image

Help researchers understand the level of body image concerns among young adults who have or have had cancer and inform development of new re...

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location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

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Fill out a survey about your clothing choices after surgery

Complete an online survey and help researchers investigate how people make clothing choices after breast cancer surgery.

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location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Take part in a clinical trial of a blood test that could detect secondary cancer early

Help researchers who are hoping to see if a blood test can detect breast cancer recurrence early by looking for cancer DNA in the blood. The...

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location_on Various, In-person

schedule Ongoing

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Complete a survey about body image and wellbeing

Take part in a study exploring how anxiety, emotions and wellbeing are experienced in the body in people living with or beyond breast cancer...

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location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

Help researchers understand the experiences of people with learning disabilities who undergo radiotherapy

Take part in an interview to help researchers understand the experiences of people with learning disabilities who undergo radiotherapy.

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location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

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Test a questionnaire about the emotional impact of long-term conditions

Help researchers test a questionnaire to measure the emotional impact of living with a long-term condition like breast cancer.

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location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Shape health information to help people live healthier lifestyles

Our Future Health wants to build a community that will provide health information to inform and help future generations to live a healthy li...

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location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

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