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Catherine - Interview 08

Whilst Mikey was on a Neonatal Unit Catherine took part in a trial looking at gut and bowel deformities in healthy and poorly babies. Soon after discharge from the Unit Catherine was invited to enroll Mikey onto a vaccine trial, this time she declined.

  • Background

    Catherine is married and mother of their first child Mikey. Until taking maternity leave Catherine worked full time as a Social Worker and describes herself as White British. Catherine was...

  • Age at interview 27
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Linda - Interview 12

    Linda received an invitation for her youngest child to take part in a clinical trial to test a drug for children with a heart condition. At this time her child was aged two months. Linda agreed to take part.

  • Background

    Linda, aged 43, is White South African, works part-time as a Staff Nurse, is separated and mother of three children; all born in the UK; ages 7, 9 and 15...

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Alison - Interview 14

    Alison talks about her experiences of three different clinical trials since the birth of her son. Two whilst in the neonatal unit of which one she was not eligible. The third trial involved her son receiving Growth Hormone Treatment.

  • Background

    Alison, aged 39 years is White British, works part time as a music teacher and lives with her husband and three children. Her son was diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction...

  • Age at interview 39
  • Sex/Gender Female