The information campaign includes a new leaflet and dedicated website (www.clinicaltrials.ie) to provide patients with independent answers to many of the questions which they may have.

'The HRB is committed to advancing clinical research in Ireland and patient participation in clinical trials is essential to ensure progress in this area. We welcome IPPOSI?s new patient information leaflet and website on clinical trials because it provides patients with clear evidence to make decisions themselves about getting involved,' says Enda Connolly.

Speaking ahead of the event Eibhlín Mulroe, CEO of IPPOSI said;

'From the research which IPPOSI & Drury have undertaken, we know that providing information increases the positive attitude which people have about participating in a clinical trial. Increasing the willingness of people to participate in such research will inevitably increase Ireland?s capacity to conduct high-quality population health sciences research and thus help to develop new treatments and therapies for patients.'

Information about the launch can be found at the first link below, with the new patient information website at the second link.