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The impact of Clinical Trials Radiographers on set-up and recruitment to radiotherapy trials

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: The primary role of the Clinical Trials Radiographer (CTR) within the UK workforce is the set-up and initiation of new trials, and recruitment of patients. There is very little published evidence to indicate the impact and value of the CTR. The aim of this study is to describe the evolving role of the CTR and to quantify impact on set-up, and recruitment to Radiotherapy (RT) clinical trials. Results: The number of trials approved and opened annually, number of open studies within the portfolio, and number of patients recruited have all increased alongside the number of CTR hours. Conclusion: The data provides quantitative evidence to support the impact of the CTR role and its value in a RT department's research infrastructure. This reinforces the need to consider the CTR position in long term funding and future workforce planning.

Source: Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology

DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2025.100309

Authors: Donna Caldwell, Aileen Duffton, Chloe Wilkinson

Institutions: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, University of Glasgow

Language: English

Topic: Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,410