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Today is Clinical Trials Day – a moment to say a huge thank you to the incredible research participants across the country and the dedicated research teams who make it all possible. 🧵 (1/3)

Delighted to present the final report for our DIPLOMA evaluation of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. A true team effort - thanks to everyone who helped along the way TL;DR prevention at scale is viable, with plenty of scope for optimising further #full-report" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr/published…

Are you a pregnant/breastfeeding Black, Asian or Arabic mother? Researchers looking at low levels of vitamin D in pregnancy have a workshop at Kings House Conference Centre, Manchester 17 January, 11-3:30pm with refreshment breaks. Email nicola.small@manchester.ac.uk

Last few weeks to take part in this unique study. A tribute to @Dr_Sudeh a dear friend and wonderful colleague we will remember forever @PrimaryCareMcr

To support more ethnically diverse trials: 'Funders need to clearly signal to trial teams that the time and costs needed for greater ethnic diversity are not only accepted but also expected.' doi.org/10.1186/s13063…

A new Trial Forge paper is out today: How should trial teams make decisions about the proportions and diversity of the ethnic groups in their trial? doi.org/10.1186/s13063… #inclusion

Co-produced projects are a rewarding, messy rollercoaster of a journey! Our new paper shares reflections on practicalities, learning and challenges throughout the co-production journey of InCLUDE, based on our personal reflective diaries. doi.org/10.1186/s40900…

@nina_smyth @damienridge @TomKingstone @DipeshGopal @Dr2NisreenAlwan @Rebecca_Band @CizCG Listen to the audio interview with @CizCG on how GPs can help provide equitable healthcare to patients from ethnic minority backgrounds living with #LongCOVID bjgplife.com/185  @nina_smyth @damienridge @tomkingstone @DipeshGopal @Dr2NisreenAlwan @Rebecca_Band #BAME

#ICTMC2024 Fab poster design by fab @harman_nicola

After months of speaking with professionals in trials, a key takeaway: intersectionality is poorly understood and hard to implement. While inclusion is vital, we need simpler, practical ways to apply intersectionality in trials. More insights to come! #ICTMC2024 #ClinicalTrials

We are at the NIHR Methodology Incubator stand today to answer all your questions on @NIHRresearch fellowships. Come see us! #ICTMC2024

Does belonging to multiple disadvantaged groups = worse health? 🤔 My review shows that it does. This is why clinical trials must address intersectionality if we are to properly tackle health inequalities. #ICTMC2024 #PhD #ClinicalTrials #Intersectionality

Discussion in the retention and follow up session on why we don't capture experiences of people who stay in trials. @Bowercpcman led the development of this measure for exactly that. Now let's think about implementation of said measure f1000research.com/articles/13-78 #ICTMC2024

Also from the @ictmc2024 workshop on inclusion, the the STEP UP guidance to help researchers design inclusive clinical trials, in press but pre-print at: ouci.dntb.gov.ua/en/works/4zPoA… #ICTMC2024

Great conference to share work - including opportunities to try out your emerging analysis ideas with a great audience. Get writing your abstract! @sapcacuk

Want to know more about what makes a good core outcome set research study invitation for patients and the public? If you missed it today, catch our pdf poster on the @ictmc2024 app. @COMETinitiative

One week to go! Final call for people to complete our survey. We want to know what people think about clinic letters written by #Rheumatology healthcare professionals. You do not need to have received a clinic letter to take part. Survey closing at 09:00 on Friday, 27 September.

🔴 We've gone #Red4Research today to show our gratitude for all those who make research possible. Join us by posting a photo of yourself in red to show your support! 🔴