Research

Research Lead GP: Dr Sam Moon
Research Nurses: Sister Julie Leach, Sister Elley Sowerby & Sister Sarah Bland
We pride ourselves on being a research active practice
Research is a core function of the NHS, clinical research drives innovation for maintaining and developing high standards of patient care.
Clinical research means patients get access to new treatments, interventions and medicines, investment in research means better, more cost effective care for patients.
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Ways that you might take part in research at Queen Square Medical Practice:
- A doctor or nurse may talk to you about a particular study and ask whether you would be interesting in taking part
- You could be sent information if you seem suitable for a study
- You may see information within the practice, via our practice website or social media channels and wish to find out more information about taking part
Our practice is part of a network of local practices participating in research activities which are funded by the ‘North West Coast Clinical Research Network’ https://local.nihr.ac.uk/lcrn/north-west-coast/
Your participation is voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time without explanation. Your care will not be affected in anyway if you decide not to participate in a research study.
Current Studies:
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 | BICS Study: This study is trying to find out if a well established heart drug (Bisoprolol) reduces the number of 'flare- ups' that people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Obstructive (COPD) have. https:// w3.abdn.ac.uk/hsru/BICS | |
 | MODEM Study: The purpose of the MODEM (Monitoring of Dementia using Eye Movements) is to investigate whether eye-tracking measures can be used to detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease |
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 | ContactMe-IBS: Is a research register that anyone over 18yrs can sign up, if they are interested in hearing about and taking part in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) research. https://www.contactme-ibs.co.uk/ | |
 | GLAD Study: The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study is for people 16yrs+ who has experienced clinical anxiety and/or depression during their life https://gladstudy.org.uk/ *Please select “Queen Square” for where you saw this study* | |
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We are unable to advertise every study that we are doing as this is sometimes due to the nature of the study design.
Join Dementia Research
Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK
The only way to beat the condition is through research
In our attempts to support dementia research we now have a 'Join Dementia Research' Kiosk available to enable more people to be able to register their interest in dementia research. Anyone over 18yrs can sign up
Here's the website link to the Join Dementia Research microsite to get signed up: Join Dementia Research microsite
We are an affiliated ‘Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) ‘Research Ready’ Practice which is a ‘quality assurance programme for all research-active UK GP practices’ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/our-programmes/research-facilitation-and-support/research-ready-self-accreditation.aspx
All clinical research undertaken at our practice is thoroughly checked and approved by ethical committees, to ensure it is appropriate and safe to perform.
For more information about how your information may be used in research and your rights please visit https://www.hra.nhs.uk/information-about-patients/
Our practice also contributes to the ‘Clinical Practice Research Datalink’. This is a Government organisation that provides anonymised patient data for research to improve patient and public health. For more information about how your data is used visit: www.cprd.com/public
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for more information please visit: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/
Contact us at:
Email: lnccg.researchqsmp@nhs.net
Twitter:
@QSResearchTeam
Tel: 01524 843333
Research e-newsletter: https://sway.office.com/Wv3vH9XvuFAQfnU0?ref=Link&loc=play
Please note: the funding for our research activity does not come out of the
practices own budget and therefore does not affect our patient services