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Courtney took part in a clinical trial involving growth hormone treatment when she was six years of age. Courtney remained in the trial for five years however she disliked having the daily injections and after five years withdrew from the trial.
Courtney is 12 years of age, White British and lives with her parents and elder brother. Courtney goes to High School and likes swimming, tennis and rounders. Courtney took part...
Christopher has taken part in three clinical trials as a healthy control. Two of these trials were to compare healthy children's growth and development to that of children with attention deficit and hyperactive disorder (ADHD). He enjoyed the experience.
Christopher is 17 years of age, White British and lives with his parents and elder sister. Christopher is currently studying for his A levels. His hobbies include archery, computing and...
Heather took part in a clinical trial as a healthy control. The trial compared the results of tests among healthy children and children with attention deficit and hyperactive disorder. The trial was over one day and involved taking part in lots of different tests. Heather enjoyed the experience.
Heather, aged 18, is White British, has one brother and lives with her parents. She enjoys rock climbing, playing the piano and reading. Heather’s mum volunteered for her to take...
Kay has been involved in two clinical trials to test improved prophylactic medicines for cystic fibrosis. She describes her experience of taking part as 'fantastic'. Her advice to others thinking of taking part in similar trials is to be fully informed.
Kay is 23 years of age and was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of two months and Diabetes at age 18 years. Kay lives with her parents, works...
Sophie was invited to take part in a clinical trial by her doctor. The trial was to assess glycemic control in cystic fibrosis. It was a short trial that involved monitoring her blood sugar levels. Sophie is very supportive of clinical trials in general.
Sophie is 23 years of age, lives with her parents and describes herself as White British. Sophie was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of eight years. Sophie works...
When Jhon was born his parents took part in a lung and asthma study that has involved annual questionnaires. Jhon recently took part in the second stage of this long term study at his school which was an allergy survey.
Jhon, aged 13 is White British, lives with his parents and attends Secondary School. He enjoys ‘making a difference’, swimming, reading and being with friends. Jhon was diagnosed with Osteogenesis...
Natasha recently graduated from university and does voluntary work for a charity organization. She decided to have the contraceptive implant but after two months started to experience heavy, irregular bleeding. She had it removed and now she uses the contraceptive pill. Natasha thinks that doctors should do more to warn about the ways in which an implant can messed up the menstrual cycle.
Natasha recently graduated from university and does voluntary work for a charity organization. Single. Ethnic background’ Indian
For the last two years, Victoria's method of contraception has been the implant. She is very happy with the implant and hasn't experienced any side effects such as putting on weight or irregular periods. She thinks it is important to make an informed choice when it comes to contraception.
Victoria recently graduated from university and is currently seeking work. She would like to work with young people in the area of sexual health. Ethnic background’ White British.
Fiona was diagnosed with Chlamydia but all her other STI's test results were negative. She saw the clinic's health adviser who explained about the treatment and provided information and advice. The treatment for Chlamydia consisted of four tablets of Azithromycin 250mg. and she was advised to abstain from sexual intercourse for the next seven days.
Full-time student; single. Fiona and a few friends thought it would be a good idea to go and get tested for STIs. She said there was a lot of awareness...
Chloe's Chlamydia test was prompted by a phone call by her ex-boyfriend telling her that he was being treated for Chlamydia and that she and her new boyfriend should go to get tested. But Chloe had the Chlamydia test and requested treatment before she got the test result. She and her boyfriend used a Chlamydia testing kit to have a second test, which came back negative for both of them.
Chloe works with young people with complex and special educational needs and lives at home with her mother and younger sister. Ethnic background’ mixed other.
