Gathering Patient Views on Barrett’s Oesophagus Monitoring: Risks, Benefits and Preferences
Heartburn Cancer UK is supporting the Queen Mary University of London to gather patient views on Barrett’s Oesophagus monitoring.
Queen Mary University of London is currently inviting people with experience of Barrett’s oesophagus to share their views in a small discussion group. They want to understand what matters most to patients when thinking about Barrett’s oesophagus monitoring tests – including how accurate they are, how invasive they feel, and how they fit into everyday life. Your views will help shape a future research study to make sure it reflects patient needs and preferences.
Who They Are Looking For
- People diagnosed with Barrett’s oesophagus, especially those who have had a capsule sponge test or endoscopy as part of their monitoring
- People living in London, as the session will take place in person
- People of all genders, ethnic backgrounds, and educational experiences
- People who are also living with obesity
What’s Involved
- Join a small, friendly discussion group in person in central London. This event will last about three hours with regular breaks. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
- The discussion group will involve informal conversations and short activities to help us understand what matters most to you about how Barrett’s oesophagus is monitored.
Where?
The discussion group will take place at Empire House, Whitechapel, London. The venue is fully accessible.
When?
The event will be held on Friday 26 September 2025 from 10.00 to 13.00.
Will I Be Reimbursed?
Yes. You will be reimbursed for your time at a rate of £25 per hour.
Interested?
If you are interested, please complete the short Expression of Interest form. Please note that the discussion group is limited to ten participants, and we aim to include people with a range of experiences and backgrounds.
You can also contact Ellie Moschopoulou via email on e.moschopoulou@qmul.ac.uk if you have any questions or difficulty accessing the form.
They aim to confirm places early in September. The opportunity to take part in a one-to-one video or phone interview may also be offered to up to three people who are unable to attend the group discussion.
PLEASE NOTE FORMS RECEIVED AFTER 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION
Can’t Attend This Time?
If you are interested in this kind of activity but can’t attend on this occasion, or if our spaces run out, you might be interested in joining their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) pool of volunteers for future opportunities to get involved in research. You can sign up to hear about opportunities to be involved in research here.
You can also find out more information on what PPI is and what it’s like to get involved here.
