Take Part in a Research Study
Your voice can make a difference – contribute to a research study today
You can play a vital role in breast cancer research by volunteering to take part in a research study.
Studies can range from filling in survey questions, to large scale clinical trials that test the benefit of potential new therapies. All studies help towards developing better support and treatments for patients.
If you are interested in taking part in a clinical trial, you should always consult your healthcare team or GP.
Opportunities to take part in breast cancer research studies are listed below. All projects have been reviewed to ensure they have the appropriate ethical approval. If you wish to list your project on this page, please email info@againstbreastcancer.org.uk.
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Healthcare professionals - have you prescribed CDK4/6 inhibitors for early stage breast cancer?
💡Healthcare professionals wanted for the SWEET-PLUS study (NIHR207952). Help us understand what help and support women currently receive when prescribed CDK4/6 inhibitors (abemaciclib, ribociclib) for early ER+ve breast cancer in the adjuvant setting.
🕒 online interview or focus group (approx. 1 hour)
Your input could support adherence to CDK4/6 inhibitors in early breast cancer
To find out more about the SWEET-PLUS study (NIHR207952) please: Email: pearlin.teow@ncl.ac.uk
or leave your contact details here Expression of Interest form: healthcare professionals
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Have you received palbociclib (Ibrance) therapy for over 3 years?
💡Participants wanted
Have you experienced ER+, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer and received palbociclib (Ibrance) therapy for over 3-years?
✨This study aims to improve future care by listening to patient voices.
Does treatment affect your quality of life and normal daily activities?
🕒After completing a 45-min questionnaire, participants will receive £50 – with an additional donation made to Against Breast Cancer.
👉 To take part please click the link below:
The study has ethical approval.
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Have you been diagnosed with metastatic, HER2 positive or HER2 low breast cancer?
💡We are looking for people who have been diagnosed with metastatic, type HER2- positive or HER2- low breast cancer and who have been or are currently receiving chemotherapy
Also, what are your experiences with available treatment support materials?
Your input could make a difference to improve future breast cancer care
The study will involve
💻 60-minute online interview
✨ £60 voucher express card for your time (with an additional donation made to Against Breast Cancer)
👉 For more information please contact email mollycareytopping@gilliankenny.com
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Have you been diagnosed with primary breast cancer in the last 10 years?
We’re inviting people living in the UK to take part in a NHS-approved research study exploring how people cope and adjust after a breast cancer diagnosis.
🕒 One online questionnaire (20–25 minutes)
💻 Complete at a time that suits you
Your experience could help improve psychological support for others!
👉 For more information and to take part click the link below:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/psychological-flexibility-in-breast-cancer
Or scan the QR code
If you would like further information, please get in touch on: s1550932@ed.ac.uk
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Have Your Say: Survey on Gene Expression Profiling in Early Breast Cancer
💡 We invite people in the UK who have been diagnosed with early breast cancer in the last two years to participate in a short survey exploring the awareness of and access to a new test called Gene Expression Profiling (GEP).
✨GEP helps clinicians better understand a breast cancer’s biology and can help guide more personalised treatment decisions.
Sharing your experience and views will help identify barriers to GEP testing and improve patient access.
The survey is confidential, voluntary, and takes no more than 15 minutes to complete.
📍 For every completed survey, 75 Euros will be donated to Europa Donna UK, the European Breast Cancer Coalition.
Please use the following link or scan the following QR code to access the survey:
Your input could make a valuable difference to how future breast cancer care is delivered across the UK.
This survey is sponsored by Veracyte Inc.
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Seeking women with advanced (stage 4) breast cancer for research study
💡 Aim: To listen to and understand what is the experience of the fear of cancer progression in the lives of women with advanced (stage 4 or secondary) breast cancer.
✨ Invitation: To attend a single 60–90-minute one-to-one research interview on Microsoft Teams. You have the option to have your webcam turned on or off.
About you – an adult living in the UK with advanced (stage 4) breast cancer and NOT receiving end-of-life care (e.g in a hospice). Willingness to share your personal experience about the fear of cancer progression with a trainee clinical psychologist completing his doctoral thesis.
📅 When? Choice of days and times will be available
📍 Where? Online via Microsoft Teams
To participate (or know someone who might be interested) then please SCAN below to access an information pack. We are really keen to hear from you!
This study has received ethical approval from the Ethics and Research Committee (School of Medicine) at the University of Leeds. Reference no: SiMREC Project ID 3020.
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Seeking Participants - Have you used telephone or online (telemedicine) during your breast cancer follow-up
Are you aged 25 or above and:
Completed primary treatment for breast cancer
Used telephone or online video (telemedicine) for any follow-up appointments with your consultant or nurse in the UK
Participation involves an online survey of 10-12 mins. Please share your experience. It will be a great help for my PhD research.
Please access the survey the link or the QR code
Survey link: https://hud.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpdzSFSdLXDlryS
For more information contact PhD researcher Vaidehi Phatak vaidehi.phatak@hud.ac.uk at University of Huddersfield Business School
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Exploring perspectives of breast cancer survivors from ethnic minorities in the UK towards psychological support available on the NHS
Institution: Lancaster University
Location: UK-wide recruitment
Type of study: online interview (30min-1hr)
Dates: flexible
Participants needed to share their experience of the psychological support available to breast cancer survivors on the NHS in the UK. If no support was accessed what stopped them from accessing help or what they wish was offered to them.
Who can take part?
females, age 18+
from a minority ethnic group living in the UK
completed active breast cancer treatment
If you are interested, please contact: a.kawalec@lancaster.ac.uk and visit the link to read the participant information and consent form: https://lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjPKMZvLGVDMaPA
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Can you help us make better tools for imaging breast cancer?
Researchers at King’s College London are developing new equipment to diagnose and monitor breast cancer using an imaging technique called high field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – and we want your input!
💡 We’re looking for people who have had lived experience of breast cancer, and have had an MRI in the past.
📅 When? Thursday 12th June 2025 – 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Where? Online via Zoom
✨ Compensation: £25 for your time
If you’d like to take part, use our form to let us know or reach out to annie.howitt@kcl.ac.uk for further information.
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What is the psychological and social impact of a bilateral risk-reducing masectomy (BRRM) on people at moderate risk of breast cancer?
Institution: University of Leeds
Type of study: Online or face-to-face interview (60-90 mins)
Location: England
Dates: Recruitment in progress (Feb 2025)
Research Aims: To understand the impact of BRRMs and inform the psychological care provided prior to a BRRM.
Participation Involves:
Attending an online or face to face interview for 60-90 mins
Sharing your experience of your quality of life since your BRRM
You may be suitable if:
You are moderate risk of breast cancer, meaning you may have had several relatives with breast cancer
You received BRRM with or without reconstructive surgery
You have not had a diagnosis of breast cancer
Benefits: Your participation will be used to improve NHS services to benefit for people like you in the future. You will receive a £20 shopping voucher as a thank you for your time.
Contact Lead Researcher