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The Research Room

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Bipolar At-Risk Trial
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Discover the groundbreaking clinical trials happening at the York Trials Unit at the University of York! Join us each week in The Research Room where we sit down with the researchers themselves to explore how their work is shaping the future of people’s health. From revolutionary new medical devices to transformative educational programmes and vital research into mental health support, we dive int... more

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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to run a clinical trial? This week in The Research Room, we kick off 2026 by going behind the scenes of the York Trials Unit (YTU). We are joined by Director Professor Catherine Hewitt and Deputy Director D... more

The tables have turned at The Research Room! For our 2025 Christmas Special, Emma Standley takes the mic as guest host, putting us in the hot seat for a change. Join us as we reflect on our favorite highlights from the past year and share the behind-... more

How do researchers ensure a clinical trial truly works for the people taking part? The answer is simple: ask the patients.

This week we're revisiting the BioDrive AFS Study, a major trial investigating the best way to prevent and detect fungal infec... more

This week is a 2-4-1 special! We're joined by Fi Rose and Gareth Roberts to tell us all about not one, but TWO pivotal surgical trials.

RAPSODI investigates the definitive choice between Reverse and Anatomical Total Shoulder Replacement for patie... more

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Catherine Arundel
Senior Research Fellow at York Trials Unit and Trial Manager for Swishy 2
York Trials Unit
Episode: The SWHSI-2 Trial: Negative Pressure vs Standard Dressings for Healing Open Wounds
Sam Swan
Trial Support Officer at York Trials Unit
York Trials Unit
Episode: The SWHSI-2 Trial: Negative Pressure vs Standard Dressings for Healing Open Wounds
Sabeen Zahra
Trial Co-ordinator on the Swishy 2 trial
York Trials Unit
Episode: The SWHSI-2 Trial: Negative Pressure vs Standard Dressings for Healing Open Wounds
Toni Wakefield
Co-chair of the Parent Carer PPI panel
Episode: Patient & Public Involvement on the BAY Study
Emma Wakefield
Co-chair of the Young Person PPI panel
Episode: Patient & Public Involvement on the BAY Study
Dr. Rebekah Carney
Research Fellow at JUS, Youth Mental Health Research Unit
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust
Episode: The BART Study: Supporting Young People at Risk for Bipolar
Professor Sophie Parker
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Youth Mental Health
Episode: The BART Study: Supporting Young People at Risk for Bipolar
Professor Joseph Dias
Chief Investigator for the DISC trial, Consultant Hand Surgeon, and Professor at Leicester University
Leicester University
Episode: The DISC trial Part 2: Surgery vs Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
Dr. Jihong Zhu
Lecturer of robotics and researcher at the Institute for Safe Autonomy
University of York, Institute for Safe Autonomy
Episode: Dr. Jihong Zhu: Transforming Healthcare with Robotics

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Lucy Atha
Co-host of discussions on clinical trials and innovations in healthcare.
Janine Heeley
Co-host with a focus on engaging with researchers and their studies in healthcare.

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Valuing Voices: Reducing Research Waste & Improving Clinical Trials
Q: What does environmental sustainability involve in research?
It's about building sustainability into research by considering factors such as travel and food choices during trials.
Valuing Voices: Reducing Research Waste & Improving Clinical Trials
Q: Could you describe your project, please?
It's all about research culture, focusing on principles that ensure equitable engagement and impact in research.
The DISC Trial Part 1: Surgery vs Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
Q: How many people did you have in the trial?
We sought to recruit 710 patients, with the aim of having an effective sample size for the primary analysis of 568 patients.
The DISC Trial Part 1: Surgery vs Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
Q: Can patients have Dupuytren's contracture again?
Yes, Dupuytren's contracture can recur, which is a key reason for the study to determine the long-term effectiveness of treatments.
The DISC Trial Part 1: Surgery vs Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
Q: Could you tell us the full name of your project?
The full name is the Dupuytren's Interventions, Surgery Versus Collagenase or the DISC trial.

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2. Sam Swan
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4. Toni Wakefield
5. Emma Wakefield
6. Dr. Rebekah Carney
7. Professor Sophie Parker
8. Professor Joseph Dias

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