For participants · Take part in clinical research in London
Interested in taking part in research?
Read about the studies below and press "Register my interest" on the one that fits you. A short form takes about two minutes, and a member of the participant team will then telephone you to talk it through. Nothing happens without your agreement.
Taking part
Common questions about taking part in research
In brief: Hurley Research runs clinical trials from general practice in London. It is a separate organisation set up and run by the Hurley Group. People are usually invited through their GP practice, study visits happen at one of two research sites in Vauxhall and Canary Wharf, and taking part is always your choice.
Can I take part in clinical research through my GP practice?
Yes, that is how Hurley Research works. Studies are run from general practice rather than from a hospital. Most people are invited by their own practice, one of the Hurley Group's ten practices in London, when a study is looking for people like them. You can also register your interest here once studies open, and the participant team will tell you what is available to you.
Why did I receive an invitation text message?
Your GP practice sends invitations to people whose records suggest they may be eligible for a particular study. The practice does this, not the study sponsor, and no information about you is shared with anyone unless you choose to get in touch. There is no obligation to do anything: you can ignore the message, register your interest, or ask questions first. If you would rather not be invited to research in future, tell your practice and they will record that on your record.
How do I register my interest in a study?
When studies are open, this page lists them with a short description and a link to more information. Press "Register my interest" on the study that fits, or choose "Not sure which study" or "Any suitable study". A short form asks for your name, date of birth, telephone number, email address, your GP practice, your NHS number if you know it, and the best time to call. There is nothing to sign and no commitment at that stage. While the first studies are being set up you can still register general interest, and we will contact you when a study that may suit you opens.
What happens after I register?
A member of the participant team telephones you at one of the times you gave. They explain what the study involves, answer your questions and check whether it might suit you. If you want to go further, a clinician talks you through the study in full and you are given written information and time to decide. Nothing happens without your agreement, and you can stop at any point.
Do I need to have a health condition to take part?
Different studies look for different people. Some are for people living with a particular condition, such as diabetes or kidney disease. Others, such as vaccine studies, may be for people in good health in a particular age group. If you are not sure which study is right for you, you can choose "Not sure which study" when registering and the team will work it out with you on the call.
Where do study visits take place?
Study visits take place at one of Hurley Research's two research sites in London: Riverside Medical Centre at St George Wharf in Vauxhall (SW8) and Wood Wharf Health Centre next to Canary Wharf (E14). Both are close to public transport. Your own practice stays involved and keeps your medical record.
Will taking part affect my NHS care?
No. Whether you take part, decline or withdraw later, the care you receive from your GP practice and the NHS is not affected.
What information do you ask for, and how is it protected?
To register interest we ask for your name, date of birth, how to reach you, your GP practice, your NHS number if you know it, and the best time to call. The NHS number helps us match you to the right record and avoid mistakes; it is optional. Please do not include any medical information; anything medical is discussed on the telephone with a clinician. Hurley Research (the trading name of Ashworth Research Ltd, the data controller) records your details in its secure electronic health record system in the UK, uses them only to contact you about research, and does not pass them to a study sponsor without your consent. The record is kept in line with the NHS records retention guidance for medical records, whether or not you take part, and a note is added if you ask not to be contacted again. The full privacy notice explains your rights under UK GDPR.