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I spent the first 20 years of my career working in the NHS before moving to a university post. I am currently a professor of audiology and director of the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness at the university of Manchester. I am also an honorary consultant clinical scientist at Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. I am leading the FAMOUS research trial.

I am Beth and I joined the FAMOUS study as Trial Manager in March 2022. I work within the FAMOUS study team at the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, and I manage all of the elements of the study from set-up, including development of the protocol and site training, through to opening sites to patient recruitment, and ensuring study milestones are met. Together with the FAMOUS study team at NCTU, we keep the day-to-day elements of trial coordination ticking over and we are on hand to help answer any questions from potential participants or hospital staff via email at famous@nottingham.ac.uk

I’m a postdoctoral research associate for the University of Manchester working on the FAMOUS trial, with particular focus on intervention design and evaluations. I’m also an RCCP registered clinical audiologist, having worked in the NHS in either full-time or part-time audiology positions over the past nine years, and I’m currently working on the bank at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. 

I am a Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of Adult Audiology Services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales, overseeing delivery and development of adult hearing, tinnitus, vestibular, implantable device and Primary Care Audiology services.

I have a passion for high quality, patient centred care and has contributed to development of National quality standards and guidance for adult rehabilitation. My clinical practice remains within assessment and rehabilitation for adults with learning disabilities and living with dementia.

I’m Sebastian (or Baz for short) and I’m the Trial Coordinator on the FAMOUS Trial. I have been a member of the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit since August 2017 and have worked on various projects covering a range of different medical areas. I am very excited to be part of the FAMOUS team and looking forward to facilitating this important trial.

I’m Megan, and I’m the Trial Administrator for the FAMOUS trial. Prior to working for Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, I studied Psychology, and I worked in research covering mental health and neurodiversity for three years. I’m delighted to be a part of the FAMOUS team, and I’m determined to help make a difference to the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss.

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Professor Kevin Munro from The University of Manchester is carrying out this study. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are sponsoring this study. Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) are coordinating the study.

The research is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment Programme (NIHR131159). The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care. This research has been reviewed and approved by the London - Chelsea Research Ethics Committee. IRAS Project ID: 313462 ISRCTN No: ISRCTN10589817.