First patient dosed in Psychedelic-assisted Phase I Clinical Trial

First patient dosed in Psychedelic-assisted Phase I Clinical Trial

Small Pharma Inc., a neuro-pharmaceutical company focused on the development of new psychedelic-assisted mental health treatments, have dosed the first patient in collaboration with MAC Clinical Research Manchester, in a First-in-Human Phase I Clinical Trial. The clinical trial is evaluating a potential new drug called SPL028, one of its N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) candidates with supportive therapy, […]

How does exercise impact Erectile Dysfunction?

How does exercise impact erectile dysfunction

We all know that exercise can benefit our mental and physical health, but did you know having an active lifestyle can directly impact a man’s interest in sex and his ability to get an erection? Erectile Dysfunction (ED), sometimes referred to as impotence, is when a man fails to get or keep an erection consistently. […]

Tackling the taboo of ED through our new Sky TV campaign

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MAC Clinical Research is pleased to reveal our first television advert featuring across male centric channels on Sky’s video on demand services. Our newest ad campaign aims to tackle the taboo around erectile dysfunction and raise awareness about the prevalence of ED in the UK; it’s much more common than you may think and can […]

Living with IPF and my MAC Clinical Research Experience

Living with IPF

Christine, a retired nurse from South Yorkshire, recently took part in a clinical trial at MAC Clinical Research. She was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in 2013. IPF is a condition wherein someone’s lungs become scarred and being able to breathe becomes increasingly difficult. Someone living with IPF will typically experience a shortness of […]

The pressure to perform this Valentine’s Day

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With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, we want to raise awareness of the difficulties of living with erectile dysfunction (ED) during this romantic season. There can be a lot of pressure at this time of the year on men living with this condition, causing further anxiety and issues with self-esteem. ED, sometimes referred to as […]

Living with OCD and my Clinical Trial Experience at MAC

Jonathan has been living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for 12 years and recently took part in a clinical trial at MAC Clinical Research. OCD is a mental health condition where someone has obsessive thoughts which can cause compulsions. It can have a severe impact on a person’s quality of life and subsequent negative effects […]

What is Fibro Fog?

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Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain and extreme tiredness, predominantly affecting women. It affects around 2 million people in the UK alone. It is not fully understood what causes fibromyalgia, but many believe it can be caused by a stressful event such as an injury, an illness, or the death of a […]

Add ‘taking part in a clinical trial’ to your New Year’s Resolutions

Taking part in a clinical trial

Looking for something new to add to your New Year’s Resolutions for 2023? Look no further! Taking part in a paid clinical trial could be a great benefit to you and to countless people living with a variety of physical and mental health conditions around the world. Volunteers for clinical trials are integral to developing […]

Living with Ulcerative Colitis during the festive season

Living with Ulcerative Colitis during the festive season

It’s easy to over-indulge on food and drink over the festive period, but for those who are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it can be a difficult time to manage their condition. IBD conditions effect one in every 123 people in the UK and have a severe impact on a person’s quality of life, […]

Living with Sickle Cell during the Winter

Living with sickle cell during the winter

Many conditions can be exacerbated during the winter due to the drop in temperatures. One of these conditions is Sickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anaemia. What is Sickle cell disease? Sickle cell refers to a group of genetic health conditions which affect a person’s red blood cells. It predominantly affects people with […]