The following studies currently need either patients with specific conditions or people who are essentially fit and well and do not have specified conditions (known as healthy volunteers) to take part:
Treatment of premature ovarian failure
Purpose
We are recruiting women for a study to investigate which form of hormone treatment (if any) is preferable for women with premature ovarian failure.
Who can take part?
Women below 45 years who have been diagnosed with premature ovarian failure within the last 3 years.
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Research into cancer and inflammation
Purpose
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common malignancy affecting women in the UK. More than 6,500 new cases are diagnosed in the UK each year. We are interested in understanding how our natural defence system (the immune system) fights cancer and how we can improve this.
Who can take part?
We are looking for healthy women of 18 years and over who are willing to give a blood sample.
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Dietary nitrates
Purpose
Researchers have recently shown that dietary nitrate (such as found in green leafy vegetables and beetroots) has several beneficial effects, such as lowering blood pressure and improving exercise performance. Researchers from Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College London are now interested in looking at whether dietary nitrate improves the body's ability to handle blood sugar levels.
Who can take part?
To be considered for this study, the following must apply to you:
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You are a healthy adult male or female between 18 and 45 years of age, inclusive.
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You do not have high blood pressure (hypertension).
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If you are a woman you must not be pregnant, nor intend to become pregnant during the study.
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You are not taking any regular systemic medication, other than the oral contraceptive pill.
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At the screening visit you are willing for us to take your complete medical history and perform a physical examination.
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Immune Regulation in Rheumatic Disease
Purpose
Researchers are investigating how an immune response is stopped, a natural process that helps to prevent chronic inflammation. To do this they will study certain cells of the immune system that are found in the blood of every individual.
Who can take part?
Healthy volunteers who are willing to give a blood sample.
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Please note that participation in this research is voluntary and you may withdraw at anytime.