Research Active Practice
This Practice is part of a network of general Practices in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough who host medical research on a regular basis. As such we are accredited as being ‘Research Ready’.
Findings from research studies can be used by our GPs, nurses or other health professionals to enable us to offer you the most appropriate care.
Anyone registered with the Practice could help shape the future of healthcare by helping with research projects that you may be invited to participate in.
You may be approached by a member of this Practice to participate in a research project. Please consider any patient information leaflets you may receive about research carefully. This information may be sent to you or given to you by a nurse, doctor or other healthcare professional.
Taking part in a research study can vary greatly and might involve completing a questionnaire, agreeing to an interview with a researcher or taking part in a clinical trial.
Participation in research is voluntary. You may refuse to take part in research without it affecting your medical care. Should you wish to decline all research invitations from the Practice then please let us know so that we can ensure we have recorded your preferences.
Over 500,000 people took part in research in England last year.
If you want to know more about research or want to get involved, you can get information from NIHR Be Part Of Research webpage or from National Institute for Health Research main website.
Participant in Research Experience Survey
If you have preciously or are currently involved in any research studies and would like to provide feedback on your experience, please complete the survey HERE. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Research
PROGRESS pharmacogenetics study
The PROGRESS study is recruiting participants over the age of 18 being started on certain medicines, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Proton Pump Inhibitors or Opioid Analgesics to have something called pharmacogenetic testing.
This will look to see if there are differences in your DNA which means you might not get the expected effect from the medication, or other medicines. For example, you might not get the full effectiveness at the standard dose, or you could have a higher chance of having side effects.
The results will help us understand which is the right medicine or dose for you.
If you think you are eligible for the study speak to your GP at your appointment who can liaise with Dr M Bhimpuria our surgery lead on this project.
Progress patient satisfaction survey
RELIEF Trial
Randomised Controlled Trial of a New Relief Inhaler in Mild Asthma. The aim of the Relief trial is looking at whether a combined inhaler is better for treating mild asthma symptoms.
Eligible participants may have been contacted from the surgery to take part, but recruitment is ongoing and nationwide. If you think you are eligible and are interested in joining the trial head to the REFLIEF website for further information and to contact the study team from the University of Nottingham
Relief Trial patient satisfaction survey
Dementia Research
Find out more about getting involved in dementia research by visiting the Join Dementia Research website at www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk. One of the big difficulties researchers face today is recruiting participants for their studies. At the same time, many people are looking for studies to contribute to and take part in, but don’t know where to find out about them. This is why the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, Alzheimer’s Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society have developed Join Dementia Research, a service which allows people to register their interest in participating in dementia research and be matched to suitable studies.
iACT4CARERS
The clinical and cost effectiveness of internet-delivered self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family carers of people
with dementia. Ongoing project that aims to support carers of those living with dementia. If you would like more information about online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy head to the IACT4Carers take part page
iACT4CARERS patient satisfaction survey
PROMOTION Study
Identification and Management of Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa. Online survey for anyone suffering with symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder and/or Bulimia Nervosa.
The promotion study team are also recruiting health care professionals in primary care in order to map out the current practices in Primary care.
Healthcare Professional Survey
FreeDM2 Study
The aim of the FreeDM2 study is to see if a patient using the FreeStyle Libre 3 device will improve a patient’s diabetes management over a 32 week period. If a patient is not included to use the FreeStyle Libre 3 device in the initial part of the study, the patient will be given the opportunity to use the device once they have completed their part of the study. Suitable participants will be contacted directly from the research team to see if they would like to take part or you can head to Clinical Research Landing Page (freedm2.co.uk) to apply to join the study.
FreeDM2 patient satisfaction survey
Lilac Study
A Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of abelacimab in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation who have been deemed unsuitable for oral anticoagulation.
POPPY Study
Preconception to pOst-partum study of cardiometabolic health in Primigravid PregnancY (The POPPY study) aims to understand more about the risks of developing heart disease and diabetes in women who experience placental complications such as pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure and kidney problems), high blood pressure during pregnancy and fetal growth restriction (baby being small). We hope that by understanding this risk we can improve women’s health over their lifetime.
The study is led by the University of Cambridge and involves 7 universities across the UK – Imperial College London, King’s College London, City, University of London, University College London, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge and University of Glasgow as well as 6 NHS organisations.
These are: Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge), Glasgow Royal Infirmary (Glasgow), St George’s Hospital (London), Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital (London), University College Hospital (London) and St Mary’s Hospital (Manchester)
The study is funded by Wellcome, a global charitable foundation that supports science and research into urgent health challenges that face the population.
Research Ongoing but closed to Recruitment
Active Brains Study
The study team have developed a new website called ‘Active Brains’ which aims to help older adults (60-85 years) look after their brain and body health to help prevent cognitive decline. The website will help older adults to make simple changes such as getting more active, playing brain training games and finding ways to eat more healthily. The aim is to assess the effectiveness and cost -effectiveness of digital intervention.
Active Brains patient satisfaction survey https://forms.gle/pKJYxeutMNr4SaQ17
SAFER Trial
Aiming to determine if screening for atrial fibrilation (the heart condition responsible for one in ten strokes) is effective and cost effective in reducing stroke compared to the current care given to patients. For more in formation head to SAFER
SAFER Trial patient satisfaction survey
Public Opportunities for public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research
Discover the latest opportunities for public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research by visiting the NIHR’s People in Research website at www.peopleinresearch.org