2. The Clinical studies group Who are we What do we do How do we do it How can you get involved

3. Headline Multidisciplinary team Support research applications / prioritizations Once through the process then funding at 50% Aimed at pilot / feasibility ~ 300,000K

4. Endocrinology Rheumatology Trauma/ Orthopaedics (Ortho)/ Geriatrics Clinical Chemistry PPI

6. Does study address an Important Clinical Question Will the study Answer the question Will the study Answer the question What does the CSG look for

7. The process: CSS > Funds around 50% of applications

8. Must have clear clinical outcomes Results impact on patient care Must have clear clinical outcomes Results impact on patient care Testing an intervention Small scale hypothesis-led cohort/ case control/ cross sectional > Change clinical management/ inform trial Prevention Screening Diagnostic Treatment Prevention Screening Diagnostic Treatment Drugs Surgery Psychological Physical Radiotherapy Educational Drugs Surgery Psychological Physical Radiotherapy Educational recruitment outcome assessments recruitment outcome assessments Pilot and feasibility studies Types of Studies Cohort studies Health Services Research Health Services Research

9. CSG Added value: Confidential Extensive academic expertise Patient public involvement CSG Added value: Confidential Extensive academic expertise Patient public involvement

10. If an application to the CSG highlights the need for a workshop > CSG can fund up to 2K to support one If an application to the CSG highlights the need for a workshop > CSG can fund up to 2K to support one

11. Literature Review The CSG can also commission a literature review using an existing contract with Keele University The CSG can also commission a literature review using an existing contract with Keele University

12. Summary The CSG is here to support research applications and prioritization Could have more applications Submit your Expression of Interest http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/research/research-funding-and-policy/our- clinical-study-groups/metabolic-bone-disease-and-musculoskeletal-trauma.aspx