Who is in the research team?
The research team includes a number of different people and you will probably meet:
- the consultant clinician
- specialist registrars
- research nurses.
The team may also include research fellows (scientists), data managers and clinical trial coordinators, although you may not meet any of these people.
Research nurses
During a trial, you are likely to have the most contact with your research nurse. Their role is to coordinate your care while you are on the trial. This includes organising investigations and taking blood samples.
The research nurse will provide you with information about the trial and answer any questions you may have. They are there to support both you and your family.
Depending on the type of trial you take part in, some research nurses also give drug treatments.