Call for research proposals into juvenile idiopathic arthritis
News release from NETSCC, HTA
03 April 2009
The HTA programme and the Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) are collaborating to add to the evidence base around juvenile idiopathic arthritis by funding a clinical trial in this area.
Researchers are being invited to submit outline research proposals looking at the clinical and cost-effectiveness of anti-TNF drugs in the treatment of uveitis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, which affects approximately 4000 children in the UK. Uveitis is the inflammation of the part of the eye called the uvea and the general symptoms can include blurry vision, red eyes, photophobia (sensitivity to light), floating spots, and pain or aching around the eyes. Even though some forms of uveitis cannot be cured, prompt treatment can prevent further damage.
The deadline for applications is 1pm Wednesday 27 May 2009. Proposals will be considered by a joint HTA/arc Commissioning Board in June 2009. The Commissioning brief, online application form and guidance notes are available on the funding pages.
For more information contact the HTA Commissioning team: tel: 023 8059 5621 (24 hour answer phone), fax: 023 8059 5639. email: htacmsng@southampton.ac.uk
Notes for editors
1. The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme commissions research about the effectiveness, costs, and broader impact of health technologies for those who use, manage and provide care in the NHS. It is the largest NIHR programme and publishes the results of its research in the Health Technology Assessment journal, with over 530 issues published to date. The journal’s 2009 Impact Factor (6.91) ranked it in the top 10% of medical and health-related journals. All issues are available for download free of charge from the website, www.hta.ac.uk
2. The National Institute for Health Research provides the framework through which the research staff and research infrastructure of the NHS in England is positioned, maintained and managed as a national research facility. The NIHR provides the NHS with the support and infrastructure it needs to conduct first-class research funded by the Government and its partners alongside high-quality patient care, education and training. Its aim is to support outstanding individuals (both leaders and collaborators), working in world class facilities (both NHS and university), conducting leading edge research focused on the needs of patients. www.nihr.ac.uk
Contact details
Naomi Williams, Programme Manager (Communications)
Telephone: 02380 595 646, Email: N.E.Williams@southampton.ac.uk
Kelly Waterman, Assistant Programme Manager (Communications)
Telephone: 02380 597 376, Email: k.waterman@southampton.ac.uk
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