About Us

This project is being run as a collaboration between the Universities of Cardiff, Nottingham, and Oxford, funded by the NIHR CTU Efficient/Innovative Designs call 2022. Each institution took the lead on the creation of one explainer animation.

Meet the team

Professor Duncan Richards

 
Prof Duncan Richards

Duncan is the lead researcher for the project.

Dr Claire Nollett

Cardiff University - Centre for Trials Research
Dr Clare Nollett

Claire provided input into the development and dissemination of both surveys, acting as the primary link to PPI&E for this project.

Dr Fiona Lugg-Widger

Cardiff University - Centre for Trials Research
Dr Fiona Lugg-Widger

Fiona led on the development of one explainer video chosen through the Delphi.

Assistant Professor
Kirsty Sprange

Nottingham University Clinical Trials Unit
Prof Kirsty Sprange

Kirsty provided expertise in study design and delivery as well as expertise in PPI engagement.

Mrs Clare Calvert

Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit
Miss Clare Brittain

Clare co-ordinated the whole initiative and led on the delivery of the Delphi.

Dr Vicki Barber

Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit
Dr Vicki Barber

Vicki provided expertise in trial delivery and patient information.

Miss Sam Tanner

Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit
Miss Sam Tanner

Sam co-ordinated project team activities and the PPI groups developing the explainer videos.

Dr Duncan Appelbe

Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit
Dr Duncan Appelbe

Duncan provided technical expertise in the creation and delivery of Explainer animations.