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First Patient, First Visit (FPFV) achieved for a new weight loss study in our community research site network

EMS Healthcare has reached First Patient, First Visit (FPFV) in a new weight loss study.

Dr Nick Probert Dr Nick Probert

Published 23 April 2026

First Patient, First Visit (FPFV)  achieved for a new weight loss study  in our community research site network Press release

EMS Healthcare has reached First Patient, First Visit (FPFV) in a new weight loss study.

Delivered through our flexible, community-based model, the study enables participants to take part closer to home and fit visits around everyday life, supporting faster recruitment and stronger retention.

Dr Nick Probert, Medical Director and Lead PI:

“First Patient, First Visit is a defining early milestone. It reflects the strength of our delivery model and the dedication of our teams, showing how community research can benefit both participant experience and study timelines from the very start.”

Thank you to our clinical teams and partners. Milestones like this reinforce our shared commitment to efficient delivery and to creating a future where good health is within everyone’s reach.

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