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Current Studies in Sheffield

We maintain a list of research studies available for GP practices in Sheffield.  The list is largely, but not exclusively, drawn from the NIHR CRN Y&H portfolio of studies.  The list is continually updated so please keep checking and contact the individual study team or the CRN Study Support Team if you have any queries.  The governance status of each study is colour coded in the ‘status’ column:  red = assurance not yet issued.  amber = assurance review in progress, green = assurance issued, grey = assurance not required.

Name

Summary

Status

Last updated

PDF files/downloads

CANAssess

An RCT of a cancer patients’ needs assessment in primary care

Recruiting practices

 01.12.20

CANAssess Poster PDF

Invitation email


Practices info


Participant Info


CANAssess EOI_v2.0


CANAssess RISP Model 2


Newsletter Jan 21


Newsletter Feb 21


Newsletter Mar 21


Newsletter Apr 21


Newsletter Jan 22

CANAssess Research Portal

All the latest updates regarding CANAssess

Open

17.12.20

Website link

FRONTIER

Clinical and cost-effectiveness evaluation of first contact physios

Open

19.10.20

Summary PDF

Infographic PDF

Principle Trial

The Principle Trial is evaluating potential treatments for COVID-19 in people aged over 50.

Open

05.11.20

Web link

ATTACK

The ATTACK trial will assess the effectiveness of low dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).

Open

05.11.20

Web link

Virus Watch

Understanding community incidence, symptom profiles, and transmission of COVID-19 in relation to population movement and behaviour.

Open

20.01.21

Website link

Improving Healthcare through Clinical Research

A useful online course for clinical colleagues or volunteers with an interest in research. The course covers the history, theory and practice of clinical research.

Open to enrolment

22.01.21

Website link

Active Brains Study

The primary aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a digital intervention (Active Brains) to help support older adults (60-85 years) with and without cognitive impairment in making healthy changes (physical activity, brain training, diet) to maintain cognitive function and prevent cognitive decline.

Open

17.02.21

Active Brains Study Summary Sheet

Primary Care EOI template


Study Protocol


PIS online version

REDUCE WS5 (Reviewing Long Term Antidepressant Use By Careful Monitoring In Everyday Practice Work Stream 5)

The NHS funded six-year REDUCE research programme aims to identify feasible, safe, effective, and cost-effective ways of helping patients taking long-term antidepressants taper off and stop treatment, when appropriate. This Work Stream 5 (WS5) of the REDUCE programme aims to determine the effectiveness of online (Internet) interventions which support practitioners and guide patients on coming off antidepressants, together with psychological practitioner telephone calls to support the patients.

Open

25.08.21

Practices Info

Hypometrics Study

The Diabetes Research Team at STH are looking for GP practices to identify and approach people with Type 2 Diabetes on >1 insulin injections/day for inclusion into the Sheffield arm of the HypoMetrics Study. HypoMetrics will evaluate the impact of symptomatic as well as asymptomatic episodes of low sensor glucose on a variety of clinical, patient related and health economic outcomes such as mood, quality of sleep and productivity.

In set up

27.08.21

 

PANORAMIC

A trial of oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19 in non-hospitalised patients

Open

14.01.22

Web link

GPs’ perspectives of online symptom checkersThe study team are looking to interview GPs who are working (or previously worked) in surgeries that are making use of online symptom checkers. The aim of the study is to explore GPs’ perspectives of the impacts of online symptom checkers such as DoctorLink in General Practice, and how this may affect the doctor-patient relationship, particularly with older patients.Open12.01.22GPs participant info sheet and consent form
Understanding the implementation of link workers in primary care: A realist evaluation to inform current and future policy.An National Institute for Health Research study to

Open

27.01.22Poster to inform health professionals and VCS
GP working environment, roles and well-beingResearchers at the University of Sheffield are conducting a survey study looking at factors which may influence symptoms of burnout.

Open

31.01.22Participant Info Sheet

Study PDF
IDENTI-PallPatient views and experiences of the identification of their palliative care needs (IDENTI-Pall)

Open

14.02.22GP Info Sheet

Participant Info Sheet (Patients)

Participant Info Sheet (Relative Carer)
ALABAMA  (ALlergy AntiBiotics And Microbial resistAnce)ALABAMA is a randomised controlled trial to evaluate whether the Penicillin allergy assessment pathway (PAAP) intervention is clinically effective in improving patient health outcomes.  GP practice involvement is mainly related to patient identification i.e. electronic searches and application of inclusion/exclusion criteria. Based on an estimated recruitment of 21 per practice payment will be in the region of £2000.In set up07.03.22Invitation PDF
E.mbraceRandomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Phase 3 Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety And Immunogenicity of Vaccination With ExPEC9V in the Prevention of Invasive Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli Disease in Adults Aged 60 Years And Older with a History of Urinary Tract Infection in the Past 2 Years.

Open

02.08.22Amending an approval
Study Assurance Letter
PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED: Your Views on Digital Health Promotion in Youth Mental Health”We are looking for young adults (e.g. aged 16 – 30) who are currently receiving treatment / care for a mental health condition to help with a new study.
The study is been conducted as a survey to get young people’s views on the possible uses of smartphones and health apps for helping to improve physical health.
Participants will be asked to complete a 10-15 minute survey, sharing their opinions and ideas around potential uses of technology for this purpose.
We hope to use this valuable input from participants in future, to help explore new ways of improving physical health in youth mental healthcare.

Open

02.08.22Survey link here
Leaflet here

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