Paid medical device research in London & Nottingham.

NRAS has been asked to let you know about the following opportunity for people with RA living within easy reach of either London or Nottingham to take part in market research of a medical device.

If you are able to help please contact the company directly, see contact details below. DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS POST ON HEALTH UNLOCKED.

London

Acumen ( medical market researchers) are looking to speak to people who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in their hands to take part in a medical device usability study.

Participants will be asked to hold a prototype syringe in their hands and grip the cap and pull on it with maximum force.

The cap will not detach and no needles will be used. The purpose of the study is to measure force in pulling on the cap of the syringe.

The research is being held in London (Tottenham Court Road) on Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September.

The sessions will last for 30 minutes and participants will be paid £50 as a thank you for their time.

We have various session times available.

For more information contact Vicki Moran at Acumen Fieldwork on 0161 242 5215 and [e-mail] .

Nottingham - 14th and 15th October

Acumen (medical market researchers) are looking to speak to people who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis to take part in a study session regarding a potential new medication delivery device.

Participants will not be injected, and the delivery device will contain a sorbitol solution to simulate injections in to an injection trainer pad.

The focus of the study is to understand if users can use the device in the way it is intended.

The research will take place in Nottingham (NG9 postcode) .

The sessions will last 45 minutes, and participants will receive £50 as a thank you for taking part.

We have various session times available.

For more information contact Vicki Moran at Acumen Fieldwork on 0161 242 5215 and [e-mail] .