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Clinical Trial Summary
We are conducting a study for people with von Willebrand Disease (VWD). In this study we are recruiting male and female participants aged 16 and above. We will conduct several clinical assessments to collect information regarding bleeding events, quality of life, and the social and clinical impact of bleeding events.
You will be paid for your time and commitment if you participate in this study.
If you are interested in participating in screening study:-
- You will need to attend a screening appointment so we can check if you are suitable to take part in the trial. At this appointment, we will take blood and carry out a physical examination.
- If results from your screening appointment show you are suitable for the trial, you will be invited to take part.
- You will have a Baseline visit (Day 1) where you will receive an electronic bleed diary to record your symptoms daily for the duration of the study and complete some questionnaires.
- You will then take part in an Observational Period lasting 4-6 months which involves in-person visits and telephone calls. You will also have the option to continue the observation period for up to 12 months.
- In total, if you are included in the study you will come to the research unit approximately 6 times.
Who can take part?
We will check your suitability for the clinical trial using the following criteria:-
- You must be aged 16 and above.
- You must have been diagnosed with von Willebrand Disease (VWD).
- You must not have a clotting or bleeding disorder other than VWD or a family history of clotting events.
- You must not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
- You must not have any other condition or medical treatment that would impact your bleeding symptoms or affect your ability to complete the study.
A full list of do’s and don’ts will be given to you by a member of our recruitment team if you are interested.
Clinical Trial Payment
In recognition of the time involved in taking part in the study, you will receive £968 if you are 18 years old when you complete 24 weeks of the study; if you are under 18 years old you will be given £968 in vouchers of your choice) on completion of 24 weeks, provided you comply fully with all the clinical trial requirements. This amount is based on the anticipated clinical trial plan and will be adjusted pro-rata (i.e. same amount of money paid per unit of time), should we invite you to attend extra visits.
Clinical Trial Dates
Please call a member of the recruitment team on 0207 042 5800 to discuss the study dates.
Approval
The contents of this email have been approved by an ethics committee. Any response to this advertisement will be recorded. Your response will not place you under any obligation to participate in this trial.
You may be required to remain resident in the unit until resolution of any safety issues, after which you will be discharged from the unit.
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