Blog & News
Draft articles for clinical research education, platform updates, and patient resources.
Understanding Clinical Trials: A Patient-Friendly Guide
A plain-English guide to what clinical trials are, why they matter, and what patients can expect before deciding whether to take part.
How TrialConnect Matching Works
A draft explanation of how TrialConnect turns trial criteria and patient details into a shortlist that patients can discuss with their clinician.
Patient Stories: What Trial Participation Can Feel Like
Composite patient story drafts showing the practical and emotional questions that can come up when someone considers a clinical trial.
Clinical Trial Phases Explained
A focused explainer on Phase 1, 2, 3, and 4 trials, including what each phase usually asks and what that means for patients.
Questions to Ask Before Joining a Clinical Trial
A practical checklist of questions patients and families can bring to a research nurse, consultant, GP, or trial coordinator.
Your Rights and Safety in Clinical Research
A patient-focused draft on informed consent, voluntary participation, privacy, ethics review, and what to do if something feels unclear.
Getting Referred to a Clinical Trial Through Your Care Team
A new draft guide to turning a promising trial listing into a sensible conversation with a consultant, GP, specialist nurse, or research team.
Understanding Trial Eligibility Criteria
A new draft explainer on inclusion and exclusion criteria, why they can be strict, and how patients can prepare for screening.
Remote and Hybrid Clinical Trials: What Patients Should Know
A new draft on decentralised trial models, home monitoring, local tests, and the questions patients should ask before assuming a study is easier to attend.