Take Part in Research!
Take part in research!
There are lots of ways to get involved in research. This could include surveys, focus groups, advisory panels, or clinical trials. You could also review study documents (like consent forms or information sheets) or help shape research questions. By taking part, you can help researchers understand day-to-day life with lupus and design better studies. This can lead to improved care and quality of life for people affected.
The new Lupus UK Research Network
We are developing a UK-wide network so people affected by lupus can get involved in research. More information coming soon. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
Current opportunities:
Below is a list of some of the research opportunities currently available – click on each one to find out more. This includes what’s involved and how to take part. For questions about a specific study, please contact the study team using the details in the listing. We may add or remove listings over time as studies open and close. Each study is run independently by the research team (not by Lupus UK).
From Partner to Caregiver: Identity Change and its Consequences in Autoimmune Disease
Deadline: End of July 2026
The ADAPT Trial
[email protected]
Deadline – Recruitment closes when the study is full. Spaces are limited, so early sign-up is encouraged.
GPhC Public Panel & Voice Forum
The General Pharmaceutical Council
Deadline – Open
IMID BioResource
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Deadline: 31st March 2029
Lupus and Pregnancy Research
Lead researcher: Dr George Woodward
Person-Centred Physical Activity Intervention for People with Lupus
Lead applicant: Dr Tiago Peçanha – Manchester Metropolitan University
PPIE is when research is done with people affected by lupus, not to them. It helps research focus on what matters and reflect a wider range of experiences.
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