Clinical trials & medical research (young people)

Alisha is 13 years of age, White British, lives at home with her parents and siblings and attends a local school. Alisha was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 3 years.

Christopher is 17 years of age, White British and lives with his parents and elder sister. Christopher is currently studying for his A levels. His hobbies include archery, computing and rifle shooting.

Fflur aged 12, is Welsh, and lives with her parents, brothers and sisters. She attends a local school and loves to do crafts in her spare time.

Georgia is aged 10, is White British, attends a local school and lives with her mum and siblings. She loves dancing, swimming and athletics and is in the school athletics team. She is also a member of Brownies. Georgia was diagnosed with arthritis when she was 18 months.

Heather, aged 18, is White British, has one brother and lives with her parents. She enjoys rock climbing, playing the piano and reading. Heather's mum volunteered for her to take part in a clinical trial at their local hospital. Heather took part in the trial as a healthy control.

Kerenza is 15 years of age, White British, attends a local school and lives with her parents and sister. Kerenza enjoys dancing. She was diagnosed with chronic juvenile idiopathic arthritis at the age of seven.