HealthUnlocked highlights importance of access to clinical trials
As part of International Clinical Trials day (20 May), HealthUnlocked is highlighting the importance of opening up access to clinical trials.
HealthUnlocked, the largest social network dedicated to health, supports millions of people to better manage their own health using an online platform. Amongst a raft of health support options, it provides unique access of clinical trials to its users.
The international day is celebrated each year to commemorate the day that James Lind started his famous trial.
Chief Medical Officer, Matt Jameson Evans said: "Medicines are a key to everything from cancer to childhood croup. How we approach medicine touches our quality of life as a society in sickness and in health.
“Up to now access to clinical trials have mostly been confined to the most motivated of patients. Yet 70 per cent of HealthUnlocked members are interested in potentially taking part in clinical trials. By using our digital platform we are bringing together some of the best pharmaceutical names, together with people who may be interested in knowing more about a trial.
“The potential for this to change the way medicine and research works, should not be underestimated.”
Notes to editors:
1. HealthUnlocked is the largest social network dedicated to health in the world. It has over 600 health-specific communities, 3 million monthly users, and its own health-specific Artificial Intelligence.
2. It connects patients with conditions like arthritis or cancer to solve day to day challenges together.
3. Clinicians, the NHS, insurers and industry can use HealthUnlocked to link up with patients safely online. It is changing how healthcare can be delivered, developed and managed
4. HealthUnlocked is working with pharmaceutical and research clients to open up access to trials. Users indicate they are interested in clinical trials within their preferences
For more information contact Head of Communications, Alexa Chaffer
alexa.chaffer@healthunlocked.com
07789 693144