The aim of the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network (UK DCTN) is to conduct high-quality, multicentre, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that answer questions of importance to clinicians and patients. It is a collaborative network of dermatologists, dermatology nurses, health services researchers and patients throughout the UK and Ireland.
....."The idea of a British dermatology clinical trials network is about doing something collectively on a grand scale that could begin to change the face of dermatology clinical trials."
Professor Hywel Williams, Network Chair
Dermatology Research: Do you have an unanswered clinical question?
The UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network is continues to collect unanswered clinical questions on skin disease treatments . These will be assessed for inclusion as uncertainties in UK DUETS , the Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatments, and then used to help prioritise future research. If you have a contribution to make, do please contact us. If you want to develop your idea further with the UK DCTN then go to our 'Submit a Trial Idea' page.
Latest News
UK DCTN Acne and Rosacea Research Call 2012
Our first themed research call is now open! The theme for 2012 is acne and rosacea. The best research proposal for a clinical trial could receive a development fund of up to £10,000 for feasibility /pilot work. To apply, just complete our vignette proposal form. The closing date for applications is Friday 15th June 2012. For more information or to submit your idea contact Carron Layfield or email ukdctn@nottingham.ac.uk
NIHR/BAD travel and research taster Bursaries 2012 Apply Now!
These joint NIHR/BAD awards are open for applications. They include six travel bursary awards and six research taster awards. See the information sheet here or contact the British Association of Dermatologists for more details. Deadline for applications is 14 September 2012.
UK DCTN featured in new publication 'Clinical Investigation'
We have a comprehensive feature in a new publication by the Future Science Group called 'Clinical Investigation'. It's a great introduction to the work of the UK DCTN, view the article here and feel free to forward it to your colleagues: http://www.future-science.com/doi/pdf/10.4155/cli.11.67
