If you’re interested in taking part in research, here are some projects that are currently recruiting participants.
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Title of Study | Who we're recruiting | What is involved | How to participate | End date |
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The STARFISH Trial: A randomised controlled trial of STeroid Administration Routes For Idiopathic Sudden sensorineural Hearing loss | Adults in the UK aged 18 years or over with a diagnosis of new-onset Idiopathic Sudden sensorineural Hearing loss (ISSNHL), who meet eligibility criteria. | We aim to find out which route (oral, intratympanic, or combined) of steroid treatment works best in improving hearing for patients with ISSNHL. Read more: www.entintegrate.co.uk/starfish | Refer adults with suspected ISSNHL to secondary care as per NICE guidelines and highlight their potential eligibility for participation in the trial. (To confirm if your local ENT department is involved in the trial/ for more information, email STARFISH@trials.bham.ac.uk). | May 2025 |
Primary Care's Perspective on the Vaping Epidemic in Young People | GPs based in the UK | Fill in a quick survey (max 5 mins) to understand the perceptions, knowledge, and confidence of GPs regarding screening and advising young patients on vaping and cessation | Fill in the survey www.tinyurl.com/GPVapingSurvey | 6th May 2024 |
Antibiotics in Primary Care PPS (APC-PPS) | All healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat acute infections in children and adults working in GP practices in England. | An audit of two four-hour sessions collecting anonymous data on children and adults who consult with acute infection symptoms during these sessions. We would also like you to complete a very short survey about your practice (anonymous data only) and experience of using the App to collect the data. The project should take less than an hour to complete in total. | If you would like to participate, please email: polly.duncan@bristol.ac.uk. Please check that your practice is happy for you to take part in the audit. You will be provided with a CPD certificate to acknowledge your participation. | Register an interest by 31st April 2024. The audit must be complete by 31st May 2024. |
ATHENA (AmiTriptyline for the prevention of post-HErpetic NeuralgiA) | Adults >=50 years, with first/ second episode of herpes zoster, <=6 days since rash onset, not already taking (and no contraindication to taking) amitriptyline 10-30mg | A trial of medication and completion of questionnaires over 12 months, to assess how effectively amitriptyline treats post-herpetic neuralgia | Visit www.bristol.ac.uk/athena-study or email athena-study@bristol.ac.uk | 30 September 2024 |
TIGER (Trial of food allergy IgE tests for Eczema Relief) | Children with eczema between 3 months and 2 years of age | Contact with a researcher, a 'good eczema care' leaflet or a leaflet plus dietary advice, based on skin prick tests to milk, egg, wheat, and soya, with questionnaires and follow-up to review the response | Visit www.bristol.ac.uk/tiger-study or email tiger-study@bristol.ac.uk | 30 September 2024 |
Prescribing memantine in general practice in England: A survey and interview study | GPs working in general practices in England | A 10-minute online survey of GPs in England to investigate care and prescribing for people with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in general practice. At the end of the survey, you will be invited to provide your contact details if you are interested in taking part in an online/telephone qualitative interview (approx. 30 minutes), which will explore barriers and facilitators to following the available guidance for prescribing for this patient group. | Follow the link to access the online survey, which will firstly ask you to confirm that you agree to take part: If you wish to participate in the interview study, please provide your contact details when prompted at the end of the survey. http://tinyurl.com/4m83t95f. | Survey closes 30th April 2024
Interviews will be conducted until 30th September 2024
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What are GP specialty trainee and trainer experiences of the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners Simulated Consultation Assessment (MRCGP SCA)? | 5 GPST3 trainees who have sat the MRCGP SCA and 5 GP trainers who have supported a trainee who has sat the MRCGP SCA. | An online interview (approx 40 mins) via Microsoft Teams discussing your experiences of the exam - preparing, on the day, key events impacting performance and your advice for future trainees / trainers. | If you are a GPST 3 Trainee please register your interest here: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eD6NafPqDBGclzE If you are a GP Trainer please register your interest here: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eP6FBwMroKXurH0 | 1st of August 2024 or earlier if interview slots are filled |
Addressing the osteoporosis care gap in UK primary care: a mixed methods study | Primary care team members involved in the care of people with osteoporosis | A survey to inform a Versus Arthritis funded PhD, aiming to provide support to primary care clinicians in managing osteoporosis. | Here is a link to the survey: https://healthsurvey.hfac.keele.ac.uk/index.php/171721?lang=en By participating you will have the chance to win a £100 amazon voucher and gain access to osteoporosis CPD materials. | |
Beliefs and attitudes of UK healthcare professionals about persistent somatic symptoms | UK healthcare professionals with experience of working with people with persistent somatic symptoms | A survey that should take less than 15 minutes to help understand the beliefs and attitudes of healthcare professionals in the UK about persistent somatic symptoms | Start survey here: https://mentalhealthscot.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CwSCPiNQzHFOwS | |
Management of suspected acute otitis media in primary care – an international survey | Any GPs, First5 and GP trainees in the UK | A 7-minute survey to help us improve the diagnostic accuracy for suspected acute otitis media | Start survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/LqfHKhA6LJ | When target of 120 respondents is reached |