Global Patient Voices Project

Real people. Real stories. Real journeys.

The Global Patient Voices Project is a growing library of short videos from patients and caregivers around the world.

This is not corporate content, this is lived experience, shared in real voices, to help others feel less alone, make better decisions about research, and help clinical innovation stay grounded in real life.

Why we are doing it

This project exists for two reasons.

01

Helping people make decisions about clinical trials

It is hard to decide whether to take part in research when you are unwell, overwhelmed, or trying to protect a loved one.

Hearing real stories can help people:

  • feel less alone
  • understand what taking part in clinical trials can be like
  • make clearer, more confident choices

02

Helping innovators hear the reality behind the science

Biopharma innovation changes lives, but it can only truly land if it reflects how people actually live.

These stories help sponsors, researchers, and trial teams better understand:

  • the daily burden of living with a condition
  • the emotional reality behind participation
  • what makes research feel possible, or impossible

Watch the stories

Explore the library below.

Rocio πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·β€‹

Multiple sclerosis may challenge me, but it does not define me

Mary πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Tricuspid valve disease, hospice survivor and champion of others.

Luciano πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

Moving forward following prostate cancer.

Cristina πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·β€‹

Atrial fibrillation and multiple other arrhythmias controlled by a pacemaker and drug therapies.

Jacqueline 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Jacqueline living with primary biliary cholangitis, diabetes and fibromyalgia. Stuart has been beside her every step of the way.

Carla πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·β€‹

Resilient today, hopeful tomorrow, thriving with multiple sclerosis.

Colette 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitisΒ  in 1994. Driving awareness & change ever since.

Jamie 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A father of a 7-year-old boy living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Relentless advocate.

Susanna & Jorge πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·β€‹

Jorge lives with diabetes, Susanna has been by his side every step of the way

David πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Cowden Syndrome will not stop David raising awareness of the impact on mental health.

Jessica πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·β€‹

More than Multiple Sclerosis: bold, brilliant and unstoppable.

Renata πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

Lung cancer fighter: brave, steady, still here

Connie πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Two rare disorders: Factor VII deficiency and Pemphigus Vulgaris.

Three chronic conditions: diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension.

Suzanne πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Thriving after a stroke, supporting those who have recently walked this path.

Claudia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·β€‹

Living withΒ SjΓΆgren’s syndrome with courage, hope, and humour.

Fernando πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·β€‹

Living with multiple conditions, Fernando shares his personal challenges with clinical trials.

Trishna πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Living with multiple conditions. Advocating for the many.

Caleigh πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

Two double lung transplants and on a mission to help people with cystic fibrosis. Passionate advocate for the many.

Share your story

We would love to include your voice.

What to talk about

You can speak about any of the following:

  • who you are and where you are from
  • your condition and what life looks like
  • your experience of healthcare and research, including clinical trials if relevant
  • what you wish others understood

And as your final words, please share one word that comes to mind when you think about your lived experience.

How to film it

  • 1 to 3 minutes is ideal
  • a phone camera is perfect
  • film somewhere quiet with good light
  • speak naturally in your own language
  • no script needed

Submit your story

Upload your video below.

Accepted file types: mp4, mov, hevc, 3gp, Max. file size: 100 MB.