Volunteer to Take Part in a Research Study
Your voice can make a difference – volunteer to contribute to a research study today
You can play a vital role in breast cancer research if you volunteer 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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Seeking participants who have experienced metastatic breast cancer and have been treated with Ibrance
✨ Have you experienced metastatic breast cancer and been treated with Ibrance (palbociclib)?
💡 Seeking participants to add their voice to help better understand the experiences of people living with metastatic breast cancer.
👩🏻💻 30-min online survey 🥇 £65 reimbursement as a token of appreciation
🎀 With an additional £30 donation to Against Breast Cancer charity (please mention in survey)
👉 Please contact rhoannan@exafield.com or hawker@exafield.com to receive the survey or for further information
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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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Voices needed from people experiencing breast cancer and have completed primary treatment
✨ We are inviting women who have experienced a breast cancer diagnosis and have completed their primary treatment to take part in an online research study, as part of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Exeter.
📅 Aim: The study aims to better understand women’s goals and motivations after breast cancer, and how these may relate to emotional wellbeing and everyday experiences.
What taking part involves
Participation involves completing a one-off online survey (approximately 60 minutes), which includes:💡 Writing brief imaginative stories based on images
💭 Reflecting on personal goals
📍 Completing a few questionnaires
Some of the topics may feel personal or reflective. You are welcome to take breaks or stop at any point if needed.
Thank you for your time
As a token of appreciation, you will receive a £10 online voucher after completing the study.If this is of interest, please access the survey using this link: https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9Obuw0IkZ9OEPI
For any questions please contact nk514@exeter.ac.uk
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Understanding The Experiences and Needs of Black and South Asian Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
✨ You are invited to take part in a research study to assist a student studying for a Doctorate in Health Psychology at the University of West England (UWE), Bristol.
💡 Aim: To better understand challenges faced by Black and South Asian women living with metastatic breast cancer, whose voices are often underrepresented. This study aims to give space to these voices, helping highlight their experiences, support needs, and barriers to care. It is hoped that this research will help improve culturally sensitive support for Black and South Asian women.
📩 We are inviting Black and South Asian women over the age of 18, who live in the UK, who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, to share their experiences.
👩🏻💻 An interview, by Teams, telephone, or face-to-face for those in the Bristol area, is expected to last 45-60 mins with flexibility to talk for as long or a little as you wish.
🏆 To thank you for your contribution to this research, you will be able to enter a prize draw to win one of three £10 shopping vouchers.
👉 If you are interested in taking part or would like any further information, you can contact the researcher Summayah Zafar via email summayah2.zafar@live.uwe.ac.uk Or scan the QR code here:
🏛️ This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of the West of England Ethics Committee: Researchethics@uwe.ac.uk
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Are you Experiencing Fatigue Post Breast Cancer Treatment?
✨ Are you Experiencing Fatigue and willing to lend your voice to a study?
💡 Aim: To better understand experiences of fatigue and how it affects you when you do physical exercise.
📩 We are inviting eligible participants:
Female at birth with no history of medical transition
Age 18 to 60 years old and within 24 months of completion of treatment (surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy)
Fluent in English and normal (or corrected to normal) vision & hearing
Have experienced fatigue and under the current care of breast care team and registered with a GP
Participant Benefits?
👥💬 Share your experience on what it’s like to experience fatigue
👩🏻💻 Learn more about exercise science at the University of Brighton
Study Requirements
🏛️ One visit of just under 3 hours
👅Willingness to provide a saliva sample
🫳Performance of a handgrip task (around 15 min)
Location: Meads building Falmer Campus. BN19PH, University of Brighton (parking and travel expenses provided)
For more information please contact Rowan Souray ☎️ 01273 6413731
@ CRFStudy@brighton.ac.uk
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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