Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has reached an incredible milestone, recruiting over 100,000 participants into their research studies.
The achievement came seven months ahead of their ambitious target of enrolling 100,000 participants between April 2020 and March 2025. Reaching this target early is a testament to the dedication of the Trust staff and the unwavering support of patients who have chosen to contribute to vital medical and groundbreaking research.
Among the participants is Mr John Ainsworth, who recently completed an 18-month clinical trial that was investigating a more advanced version of an eye injection treatment. He expressed his gratitude to the St James Research Team, led by Mr Mukherjee, for their clear guidance and supportive approach throughout the trial.
He said: “From the outset, the planned events were explained and made understandable. The consultants, doctors, nurses and specialists ensured I felt at ease and well-informed about the sight tests, eye scans and blood tests. At the end of every session, I was reviewed by a consultant, usually Mr. Mukherjee”.
He added, “The icing on the cake is that my eye problem currently appears to be resolved. Periodic examinations will be carried out to ensure there’s no recurrence, but I’ve been assured that treatment with the new advanced drug will be available to me in the future if needed.”
