20 May 2015
International Clinical Trials Day
International Clinical Trials Day is
celebrated around the world each year on 20 May. It
commemorates the first ever clinical trial carried out by James Lind, a surgeon in the British Royal Navy
in 1747 comparing different agents (including vinegar, seawater and
lime juice) for their effectiveness in treating scurvy.
Clinical trials have come a long way since then, and are the
best way of proving whether a new treatment is effective. Today
clinical trials can involve thousands of participants, and are
subject to strict regulation to ensure patient safety.
We will be celebrating ICT Day this year with interactive stands
throughout the Trust, where staff will be on-hand to explain how
research is having an impact on patient care, and offer the
opportunity to take part in some of our example "trials" on the
day.
Save the date poster | More
information and a programme of
events is available on our website
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