We are committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through clinical research. By actively participating in cutting-edge studies, we strive to bring the latest treatments, technologies, and best practices to our patients and communities.
Our Research Focus and Current Clinical Trials
Our clinical research efforts span a wide range of medical disciplines, including primary care, chronic disease management, mental health, nutrition and preventive medicine. Our goal is to contribute to the development of new therapies, diagnostic tools, and innovative care models that enhance patient outcomes and overall well-being.
Cardiovascular Studies
We are currently conducting two cardiovascular studies with a range of our patients in the surgery. These trials will run for several years with patients invited into the practice for regular visits and health checks. We would like to thank these patients for their important contribution and engagement.
Collaboration and Partnerships
We work with leading academic institutions, research organisations, and industry sponsors to conduct high-quality clinical trials and studies. Our strong collaborative network particularly with our local community and neighbouring NHS hospitals ensures that we remain at the forefront of medical research and innovation.
Patient Participation
Our patients are the most important part of our research.
Patient involvement is crucial to the success of our clinical research initiatives. Without you we wouldn’t be able to conduct any research. We encourage our patients to consider participating in clinical trials and studies that may benefit their health and contribute to scientific advancements.
All participation is completely voluntary and, as you might expect, we adhere to strict NHS and UK regulations on patient safety and confidentiality.
Benefits to patients: All our patients have frequent health check-ups with clinicians and are closely monitored throughout all trials. We undertake regular checks with patients to ensure anyone who is interested in participating is fully informed and understands the inclusion and exclusion criteria of any trial they are considering.
All travel expenses are covered and some studies reimburse for patient participation.
Stay Informed
Keep an eye on our website and noticeboards in the surgery for updates on ongoing clinical trials, research opportunities, and the latest findings from our research team.
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial or would like more information about our research initiatives, please ask for Dr Hammond or for Angela/Cameron – Research Coordinators who run our studies.