AskTrip: Can you help us — and celebrate a milestone?

We know that many of you use the TRIP database when searching for evidence. Would you mind just helping them out?

Help shape the next version of AskTrip

TRIP are recruiting a new group of volunteer testers to help put the next phase of AskTrip development through its paces. Testing will happen in stages and won't be onerous.

Interested? Email jon.brassey@tripdatabase.com – to get involved. [Read more]

A record-breaking week

Last week AskTrip answered 542 clinical questions – the first time they've surpassed 500 in a single week. From drug interaction risks to chronic pain rehabilitation, the breadth of questions continues to grow. Thank you for being part of it. [Read more]

Have a question of your own?

AskTrip was built to make high-quality evidence easier to use in everyday clinical decisions - and your questions help shape how it improves. If you have a clinical question, try it here.

Access TRIP

NHS staff can log in to TRIP using their NHS OpenAthens username / password. TRIP and TRIPpro are available to all NHS staff.

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