Methotrexate micro needle workshop

Do you take methotrexate and are you aged 12 to 16 years old? Would you like to take part in a workshop to help researchers develop a new way for young people to take methotrexate? If so, this workshop is just for you!

Methotrexate is a medicine that is used to reduce the activity of the body’s immune system, which may be overactive in some conditions, such as arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis. Methotrexate is a long-term treatment that helps to treat the underlying symptoms of conditions like arthritis. At much higher doses, methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer. Methotrexate is currently available as an oral solution, tablet or injection. However, many people dislike some of the side effects associated with methotrexate, such as nausea and vomiting. In particular, young people and their families have repeatedly raised this as an issue that needs addressing, disliking the side effects, and the way in which methotrexate is currently given. Therefore, researchers are now looking into a new method of delivering methotrexate (among other medicines), using very small needles called micro needles. They’re also looking at how best to measure young people’s acceptability of micro needles. The workshop will start at 10.30 am on Saturday 30 September 2017, and it is expected to last for two hours. The workshop will take place at The Institute in the Park, at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP. Don’t worry about travel costs either, as these will be reimbursed if you decide to take part in the workshop. This is an incredible opportunity to share your experiences and influence how young people in the future may receive methotrexate. If you would like to take part, please contact Punam or Jenny: Punam Mistry Telephone: 0151 282 4653 Email: punam.mistry@alderhey.nhs.uk Jenny Preston Telephone: 0151 252 5435 Email: jennifer.preston@liverpool.ac.uk