Clinical Research at Pathfields
Did you know that we take part in NHS research?
Pathfields Medical Group is proud to be involved in clinical research studies within primary care.
We are part of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network for the South West Peninsula. Its aim is to improve the care for all patients by obtaining evidence for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Primary Care and we are actively involved in recruiting for a number of studies currently taking place.
Current Research Studies
DURATION
This research study, run by Oxford University, aims to find the shortest antibiotic treatment duration needed to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women effectively. We will also look at the impact of each
antibiotic and treatment duration on antibiotic resistance in
bacteria found in the patient’s urine.
The Research Team will recruit opportunistically when women present with UTI symptoms and will randomize duration and type of antibiotics in order to determine optimum duration and treatment of urine infections in women. Patients need to complete an online diary daily for part of the study, so being digitally enabled is essential.
If you do NOT wish to be included in this research, please advise your Practice team.
DEPICTION
Diabetes in Primary Care: Improving Classification
This Practice is currently participating in a research study sponsored by the University of Exeter, in collaboration with the Universities of Nottingham and Bristol, to improve the diagnosis and classification of diabetes in adults.
Your Practice team will use a computer programme to check that patients have been diagnosed with the correct form of diabetes.
Some people with diabetes will be contacted for a follow-up appointment to review their diagnosis and treatment.
If you do NOT wish to be included in this research, please advise your Practice team.
Research Team Contact: DePICtion@exeter.ac.uk
