EMPOWER-1: A Multi-site Clinical Cohort Research Study to Reduce Health Inequality

Launched by FUTURE GENETICS LIMITED · Jun 12, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

The EMPOWER-1 study is a research project aimed at understanding how well common medications work for patients in the UK, especially those from different ethnic backgrounds. Many clinical trials do not include enough people from minority groups, which can lead to medicines being less effective or safe for these populations when they are used in real life. By looking at various serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders, this study hopes to find out if these medications are truly helpful and safe for all patients, thereby reducing health inequalities.

To participate in this study, you must be a patient diagnosed with one of the illnesses being studied, or if not, be a patient at an NHS site involved in the research. Participants will need to provide samples (like saliva or blood, if possible), allow access to their medical records, and fill out some questionnaires about their health and quality of life. This study is currently recruiting participants of all genders and ages, so if you or a family member might be interested, it could be a valuable opportunity to contribute to important research that aims to improve healthcare for everyone.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients or their relative/family member is diagnosed with the illness being investigated by this study.
• • 2. All NHS patients that are associated with a participating study site, but do not fall under the first bullet point above, may participate with a view that they may potentially contribute to a case control population in the research study.
• 3. Subjects agree to:
• • 1. Gift biological samples, i.e. saliva. Where practical, blood or other biological samples may be voluntarily provided by the patient.
• • 2. Provide Consent for access to medical records.
• • 3. Complete disease specific, quality of life, and study associated questionnaires.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patient does not provide a valid consent for study participation.
• • 2. Patient is not registered with the NHS for care.
• • 3. Patient lacking capacity, who does not have an illness that is being specifically investigated by this clinical research study.
• • 4. Person lacks capacity and where the personal consultee has not advised that the Person may enrol, in accordance with the Mental Health Act 2005.