This practice contributes to the Clinical Practice Research Datalink.
Information in patient records is important for medical research to develop new treatments and test the safety of medicines. This practice supports medical research by sending some of the information from patient records to the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD).
CPRD is a Government organisation that provides anonymised patient data for research to improve patient and public health. Identifiable data flows to NHS Digital but you cannot be identified from the information sent to CPRD.
If you do not want anonymised information from your patient record to be used in research you can opt out by speaking to your doctor.
For more information about how your data is used visit www.cprd.com/public.
STARFISH
Have you had sudden hearing loss – the STARFISH trial is looking at the best treatments for sudden hearing loss – please see the STARFISH Patient Poster for more information
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Study
If you are aged between 50-65 years old, are not eligible for a flu vaccine but would like to have one, University Hospital Plymouth are looking for volunteers to take part in a study. Please see here for further information.
BEACON
BEACON is an online clinical trial for people with long covid who are experiencing brain fog or having problems with their memory and brain health.
For more information about clinical trial of brain training in people with long COVID, please see BEACON poster (PDF).
MyMelanoma
Open to anyone who has ever been diagnosed with a melanoma.
For more information about being diagnosed with melanoma, please see MyMelanoma poster (PDF).
MAVIS
A study aiming to improve experiences and equality of vaccination in pregnancy.
For more information about vaccinations in pregnancy, please see MAVIS poster(PDF).
PROTECT
Research to understand how the brain ages and how we can prevent dementia.
For more information about how the brain ages and how we can prevent dementia, please see PROTECT poster (PDF).
GLAD study – genetic links to anxiety and depression
With one in three people experiencing a mental health disorder during their lifetime, mental health research has never been so important. The genetic links to anxiety and depression (GLAD) Study aims to further explore genetic and environmental influences of anxiety and depression. Led by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health BioResource and researchers at King’s College London, this online study aims to assess the different risk factors towards anxiety and depression, with the aim of improving diagnosis and treatment for future generations.
Taking part in this study is quick and easy. If you are over the age of 16, live in the UK, and have ever experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression you can register at the GLAD website.
After this, you will be asked to read the study information sheet, and consent to take part. You will then be able to access our online questionnaire which takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. If you are eligible, we will send you a saliva kit in the post which is extremely easy to complete and send back.
To learn more or sign up, go to www.gladstudy.org.uk
The GLAD study is now recruiting patients with no mental health conditions.
Join Dementia Research
Join Dementia Research (JDR) is a service supported by Tamar Valley Health to enable people to take part in vital dementia research. Everyone over 18 can register whether they have a diagnosis of dementia or not. For more information, please visit the Join Dementia Research website.
The identification and management of binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa
Do you want to help improve the identification of eating disorders?
Then we might be looking for you.
What is it about?
- We are looking to map out the current practices in primary care in relation to the identification and management of binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa.
Who is able to take part?
- Anyone suffering with the symptoms of binge eating disorder and/or bulimia nervosa and is above the age of 16.
What is involved?
- It is an online survey – all you need is a phone, tablet or computer. It will take you about 5 minutes.
- Study ends in February 2025
How to take part
To take part, please see the below link:
For further information, please contact Stella Kozmeér via email, S.Kozmer@exeter.ac.uk
IMPULSE
The University of Birmingham are running a study examining impulse control in Parkinson’s disease – please click here for more details.