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With 427 research studies recruiting participants in 2017/18 - up on the previous year - and 11,418 study participants, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊH is ranked 7th in England according to the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

The annualÌýÌýshows the number of trials recruiting participants - and how many participants there are - there are at each trust.

Not included is a calculation of the complexity of the research. 1 in 6 studies at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊH in 2017/18 were early phase trials, which do not include many participants, yet are crucial to the process of testing new treatments.

NIHR said 53% of trusts increased their research activity in 2017/18, with 725,333 people participating in research in England in total.

Professor Bryan Williams, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊH Director of Research, said:Ìý'Research studies drive advances in patient care and we're proud that Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊH is at the forefront of this work, with our cutting edge work in areas like cancer, cardiovascular and neurological diseases.'

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊH have put togetherÌýÌýfor patients and the public who are interested in taking part in research studies.