NIHR Patient Engagement in Clinical Development Service – Document Review – Alopecia

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is pleased to share an opportunity to be involved in the co-design of a commercial research study (that is a study funded by a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device company) into Alopecia, by participating in an online document review. They want to hear your experiences of living with this condition to ensure that this and future research is as accessible as possible for everyone, by designing it for patients, with patients.

The NIHR is looking for up 8 adult individuals (age over 18), living in the UK, to participate in this opportunity.

• They are looking for people who have experience of living with or caring for someone living with alopecia who would be willing to share their experiences and management of this condition.
• You will need to be comfortable with reviewing the documentation and sending back comments online.

Expected commitment from participants:

• This is an online document review to comment upon the design of an observational research study and how the information introducing the research is presented to patients.
• The NIHR want to ensure that the documents are informative, accessible, engaging and fit for purpose, and that the language used is appropriate for potential participants and caregivers.
• Participants will have 8 days to review the documents and return their feedback.

Closing date to apply: Tuesday 8th July 2025

Documents will be sent via email. The NIHR PECD service will endeavour to make these documents as accessible as possible, depending on participant requirements.