Would you like to participate in one of our research projects looking into how our immune systems changes with the seasons? You can do this by joining a clinical study at our specialist centre in Guildford.
This study aims to characterise seasonal and daily rhythms in the immune system which might help us to understand what makes us susceptible to certain diseases at different times of year and the best time to receive immunisations. Identification of seasonal rhythms in immunity could advance community medicine by allowing for seasonally-timed treatment and prevention. The Surrey Principal Investigator for this study is Professor Debra Skene.
The study will last approximately 12 months during which time there will be five visits to the centre. The first visit would be a screening visit to establish your eligibility for the study which will last around four hours. The next five visits will be residential stays at the centre lasting four days. During your stay we will be measuring your immune system, your sleep patterns and your circadian rhythms using blood tests and EEG electrodes.
Females of child bearing potential must be taking the combined oral contraceptive pill.
Agree to keep a constant sleep/wake cycle, with 6-9-hours in bed, as agreed with the research team, and report it.
Have a BMI of 19 to 28kg/m2.
Already registered as a participant with us?
If you have already registered with us or have previously taken part in a study at the CRC please click "already registered" to express your interest. If you have not previously registered please click "new participant application form".
If you would like more information under no obligation, or are interested in taking part and wish to complete a telephone health screen, please contact the Clinical Research Recruitment team on: Freephone 0800 269 847, by email crc-recruitment@surrey.ac.uk.