Participate in a research study

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...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Various, In person

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.

article Patient or loved one

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

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.

article Patient or loved one

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

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.

article Personal diagnosis

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

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...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Take part in a study about the impact of activities on the spine

Take part in a study to help researchers understand how daily activities can increase the risk of spine injury for people with secondary bre...

article Patient or loved one

location_on Yorkshire and the Humber

schedule Ongoing

calendar_today Closing date: 31 Dec 2025

Share your experience of secondary breast cancer and sleep

Complete a survey to help researchers understand the impact of secondary breast cancer on sleep, and how it affects people’s wellbeing.

article Secondary breast cancer

location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

calendar_today Closing date: 30 Sept 2025

Take part in a clinical trial about treatment for ER- positive, H2-negative secondary breast cancer

Take part in a clinical trial exploring whether adding a drug called ipatasertib to standard treatment can improve people’s response to brea...

article Secondary breast cancer

location_on Various, In person

schedule Ongoing

calendar_today Closing date: 03 Jul 2030

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

Researchers in white lab coats, looking at messages written on the Christmas stars together, in a lab setting.

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

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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