Submit a trial idea

If you would like to suggest a trial idea to the UK DCTN, you will need to:

• complete this  research proposal vignette form as fully as you can
• send it to the UK DCTN Co-ordinator
• our Trial Generation & Prioritisation Panel will review your idea and may send recommendations for improvement.
• when approved you will be invited to present your research plan to the UK DCTN Steering Committee. 

It is advised that you establish a small research team to support you.

A good example of a completed vignette  is shown here, use this as a guide of what information we need from you.

It is usual practice that the author of a vignette becomes the clinical lead for a study. See here what is involved in being a clinical lead.

• Facilitate and advise on development of trial protocol and co-ordinate study teams
• Conduct membership surveys to assist with trial design
• Co-ordinate and write applications for funding
• Set up funded studies: obtain regulatory, ethical and host institution approvals
• Supervise Trial Managers employed on specific research grants
• Promote the benefits of collective effort within the Network
• Encourage and develop the involvement of service users/consumers
• Identify potential recruiting sites for your study