Latest News
New study to look into best treatment for hand condition
A new study is comparing two methods of treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture. Dupuytren’s Contracture is the fourth most common problem affecting the hand in the UK. The disorder, occurring mostly in adult men, is caused by fibrous tissue forcing the finger to bend down into the palm of the hand. Read the full article.
Programme helps people maintain weight loss after one year
Researchers have found that the Weight Action Programme (WAP) helps people to maintain weight loss after one year. Obesity is a growing problem in the UK that is contributing to health inequalities. The associated health risks can be serious, including heart disease and diabetes. Read the full article.
Testing online treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)
Over 700 children and young people are to take part in the largest clinical trial ever undertaken in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which affects up to two per cent of young people, most of whom do not have access to treatment. Read the full article.
Results of a 15 year trial into the treatment of aortic aneurysms published
Research comparing endovascular repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with the traditional open repair method has published its results in The Lancet after a 15 year follow up. Read the full article.
Latest Funding Opportunities
Commissioned funding stream
We currently have a number of funding opportunities available in a number of health areas. For more details and to apply please visit the HTA Commissioned webpage.
Researcher-led funding stream
We welcome proposals on topics or research questions within the programmes remit. For more details and to apply please visit the HTA researcher-led webpage.
Useful Information
FREE EVENT to support funding applications
There is still time to sign up to our free event to help researchers submit successful funding applications. Taking place in Durham on Tuesday 29 November.
The event will provide an overview of the NIHR and its funding programmes and offer hints and tips on how to make a successful application. Read more information and sign-up.
How digital/technology is enabling the delivery of clinical research studies - the eStudy project
The CRN's Accelerating Digital Programe, partnering with the NIHR Evaluation Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC), has developed a survey to understand how digital technologies are currently being used to support clinical research studies and identify opportunities moving forwards. Read more.
Second issue of The Researcher launched
This digital publication, created for health researchers by health researchers, aims to raise awareness of research careers among nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. Read now.