I would like to wear a patch, can I choose to do this?
Unfortunately this is not possible. In clinical trials like AMALFI, we need to compare different treatments to find out which one is best for patients. To do this we divide the study participants into two groups and give each group a different treatment - the groups are then compared to see if one treatment is better. To make sure that the only difference between the groups is the treatment they receive; the computer matches the two groups for all other factors (such as age and gender) – this is a process called ‘randomization’. Therefore you can only have a patch if the computer allocates you to that group.
Thank you for your interest in this study. Our aim is to make your participation an interesting and worthwhile experience, while helping us work out ways of reducing the chance of you and other people having a stroke or other vascular problems.
More information is available from the AMALFI research team:
Call: Freephone 0808 164 5080
Email: amalfi@ndph.ox.ac.uk
Website: www.amalfitrial.org
Important: Please do not attempt to go swimming whilst wearing the patch.
