Research Ready
The University Health Centre has been accredited as a 'Research Ready' practice.
This means that we are able to offer eligible patients the opportunity to participate in relevant research studies which can bring benefits to the patient and to future health and care developments. This participation will always be with the patient's consent.
Our GP Partner lead for Research is Dr Julia Thomas, the Lead GPs are Dr Tasneem Siddiqui and Dr Lizzie Sweeting. Administrative support is provided by Judith Coulter.
Over the coming months we will be reaching out to patients, including our Patient Reference Group, to gather their opinions on Research.
Current Studies:
Genes and Health Study
To gather data on genes, cholesterol levels and diabetes in target patient population to improve future prevention and treatment of a number of common diseases.
Eligibility:
Patients aged 16+ of Bangladeshi and Pakistani background.
PAPER Study
To understand the experiences of people from a South Asian background of receiving support and treatment of depression.
Eligibility:
Recently diagnosed patients from a South Asian background.
Previous Studies:
Acne Care Online Study:
To to create and test an online toolkit to support young people effectively treat their acne, reducing its physical and mental impact while decreasing antibiotic overuse.
Eligibility: Patients in age group16 to 25
19 patients signed up for this project.
Be Part of Research makes it easier than ever to find and take part in health and care research. The free online service matches volunteers to health and care studies, based on your interests, taking place online or at locations near you.
Through Be Part of Research, you can find and take part in research into nearly every major health condition - as well as social care research.
Simply sign up online and choose the areas of research you’re interested in. You’ll be matched to suitable studies and sent clear information about what’s involved and how you
can take part, if you choose to.
Whatever your state of health, you can help find new and better ways to treat conditions, and improve care. You can even take part as a healthy volunteer. Your family may have been particularly affected by a particular condition, or you may have experienced an illness and want to make life better for others living with it.
Sign up to Be Part of Research and make a difference to the health and care of tomorrow. With your help, research can go further and faster.
The video below shows how research trials make a difference to people's lives: https://youtu.be/eYv7PN5yYDI
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