Research

Why is Christchurch PCN taking part in research studies?

Research trials are being conducted throughout the NHS and has helped us to understand more about disease prevention, treatment and cure. Running research in a GP practices is essential to further develop medical understanding and improve healthcare for patients now and also for future generations. Taking part in research is completely voluntary and you have the right to withdraw from at study at anytime if you feel it is not right for you. This would not impact on any of the medical care you receive.

What could I be asked to do if I take part in a research trial?

Each trial conducted looks at a particular area of healthcare, you may be asked to complete questionnaires, taking part in interviews, collecting information about certain conditions to learn more about them or trialling a new intervention or treatment or any combination of the above!

Taking part in research is completely voluntary and you have the right to withdraw from at study at anytime if you feel it is not right for you. This would not impact on any of the medical care you receive.

Supporting research

Exeter University

We are supporting researchers from Exeter University with a survey looking to map out the current practices in primary care in relation to the identification and management of Binge-eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa. If you would be interested in participating in this 5 minute survey, please click on link below.

research survey from exeter university

TIGER

The TIGER (Trial of food allergy (IgE) tests for Eczema Relief) is being sponsored by the University of Bristol. It is trying to find out if making changes to the diet of children with eczema, based on the results of food allergy tests, improves their eczema control or not.

For more information, please visit the trial website

COACH

The COACH trial (COmpAring Cochlear implants with Hearing aids in adults with severe hearing loss) is breaking new ground. This research is investigating whether cochlear implants or hearing aids work better for patients in a target group.The target group of patients in this research are adults with severe hearing loss who do not meet the NHS criteria for a cochlear implant but who are close to meeting those criteria. Audiologists at 9 hospitals across the UK are supporting this study.

For more information, please visit the trial website

REDUCE CARBON

A randomised controlled trial to explore knowledge, views and behaviours surrounding inhaler selection and whether knowledge of the carbon footprint of inhalers is important to patients.

This study is looking to better understand patients awareness of the environmental impact of inhalers, the importance of the carbon footprint of inhalers and how this information should be made available.

For more information, please visit the trial website

Discover our significant research studies and their findings

TRIUMPH

OPTIMISE

Treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men in primary care using a conservative intervention: cluster randomised controlled trial.

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OPTIMISE

OPtimising Treatment for MIld Systolic hypertension in the Elderly.

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HOME BP

OPTIMISE

HOME BP

Home and Online Management and Evaluation of Blood Pressure (HOME BP) using a digital intervention in poorly controlled hypertension: randomised controlled trial.

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Research

Why is Christchurch PCN taking part in research studies?

What could I be asked to do if I take part in a research trial?

Eligibility and Taking Part

Supporting research

Exeter University

TIGER

COACH

REDUCE CARBON

Discover our significant research studies and their findings

TRIUMPH

OPTIMISE

OPTIMISE

OPTIMISE

OPTIMISE

OPTIMISE

HOME BP

OPTIMISE

HOME BP

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