Who can join the SCOT study?
People aged 60 or over who regularly take the type of painkillers called NSAIDs on prescription for arthritis may be eligible to take part in the SCOT study.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to take part if you have ever had angina, a heart attack or a stroke.
Information on the SCOT study is being sent to every GP in Scotland. Participating GPs will write to any of their patients who may be eligible, inviting them to take part.
If you would like to find out if your GP practice is taking part in SCOT please contact us.
If you are a GP and would like to find out more about any aspect of the research, please contact us.
How the SCOT study works