New figures show more than 5,000 people from Buckinghamshire participated in trials in the 12 months from April 2023, including those run at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
They took part in studies in Buckinghamshire that are supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Studies took place at settings including hospitals, community venues such as GP practices and from home via studies managed online.
Figures for people recruited in Buckinghamshire in the 12 months from 1 April 2023:
- 4,692 people recruited into 72 studies at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, which manages hospitals including Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospitals
- 133 people recruited at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- 208 people recruited at 7 county GP practices
Studies which recruited included The RAPID trial, led at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust by Professor Daniel Freeman, into whether those with suicidal thoughts will benefit from telephone and online support.
Dr Nick Thomas, Clinical Director at the NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands, said: “It is fantastic to see such high levels of research activity in our region. The NIHR supports research nationally across all health and care settings, always striving to provide opportunities to all members of the community. This report is testament to the hard work and dedication of the experienced NIHR research teams and the significant public support in engaging with research.”
