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# Clinical Trial

Last year
2022
Growing number of Irish people willing to take part in clinical trials
According to a nationwide survey, 60% of people would be willing to take part in a clinical trial – up from 48% in 2020.
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May 20th 2022, 7:58 AM
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# Clinical Trial
Experts have 'concerns' about Rotunda trial involving induction of healthy first-time mothers
The trial is focused on home induction of women with uncomplicated pregnancies.
The trial aims to assess two different methods of induction for healthy first-time mothers at 39 weeks pregnant.
Concerns have been raised about the way in which information on the trial is being presented to pregnant people.
The trial began in November 2020 and 86 women have so far taken part, Orla Dwyer reports.
'I didn't want to do this alone': Your stories about pandemic maternity restrictions
Taoiseach: 'There's no reason why partners cannot attend maternity scans - it should not be happening'
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Jul 16th 2021, 12:05 AM
# Oxford
Candidates receive first injections in coronavirus vaccine trial
Researchers from the University of Oxford administered the first doses today.
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Apr 23rd 2020, 9:09 PM
# Queen's University
Belfast researchers launch clinical trial for Covid-19 patients using umbilical cord cells
The trial is being led by professors at Queen’s University, Belfast.
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Apr 7th 2020, 12:54 PM
# male contraception
Researchers in Scotland need men to trial a male contraceptive gel
Previous trials have shown some success
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Feb 1st 2019, 5:35 PM
# early access
Call for Irish breast cancer patients to take part in new drug trial
The 50 Irish patients will join almost 5,000 taking part worldwide on the trial.
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Dec 20th 2016, 8:46 AM
# lifesavers
Man who had stroke while driving through Port Tunnel saved by new clinical trial
Paul Lambe benefited from a rollout of new Irish research that is tackling cancer, strokes and health crises.
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May 20th 2016, 6:05 AM
# Walk on
'Like getting my leg back': Amputees walk more freely with new prosthesis
A clinical trial in a north London hospital shows big improvements for patients with above the knee amputations.
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Aug 28th 2014, 12:36 PM
# Thalidomide
Thalidomide makers issue first ever apology to victims
Campaigners born with serious physical disabilities because of the drug have described the apology as “meaningless” as the company has not admitted any liability.
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Sep 1st 2012, 12:33 PM
# Stroke
€5m investment for Galway company
Neuravi has secured the investment which will help it to hire more staff and start clinical trials on its device.
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Jul 12th 2012, 12:01 PM