Recent study updates

Thank you for your interest in our study and a big thank you to everyone taking part, as well as our NHS study teams.

Here is our latest news:

Our aim is to enrol 2,000 participants by December 2028.
As of late March 2026, we have 396 participants taking part in the study.

This means we are ahead of our target, thanks to the excellent work happening at each study centre and the support of everyone taking part.

To date, we have also collected 399 stool samples and 565 blood samples.

Participants have also completed study questionnaires at multiple timepoints, including Baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9 and Month 12.

Where the Study Is Taking Place:

We are currently recruiting at
seven NHS sites, including:
Barts Health NHS TrustCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Lothian (The Western General Hospital)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Our teams at all locations are working incredibly hard, and we are very grateful for their ongoing dedication.