Modern medical care is based on evidence from research, leading to the development of new and improved patient treatments. Heart of Bath patients may wish to take the opportunity, if eligible, to participate in this research, potentially contributing to the improvement of care.
Please call or email us if you want to know more about research and clinical trials we are involved in. Look out for posters in the surgeries, communications from the Heart of Bath team or just check on this website.
Direct phone
01225 423250
Email
bswicb.HOBresearch@nhs.net
We have received research awards in the following categories:
- Collaboration in Research – 2023 ( HARMONIE-Heart of Bath)
- Innovative Recruitment – 2022 ( Heart of Bath Research Team)
- Supporting and Developing Colleagues – 2022 (Mary Anne Fifield, Lead Research Nurse)
Studies currently recruiting
OPTIMISE 2 – Optimising treatment for high blood pressure in people at risk of adverse events.
COAT – Short 5-day course compared to longer 7-day course of oral flucloxacillin antibiotic for cellulitis in the leg.
DURATION UTI – Impact of duration of antibiotic treatment on symptoms, recovery and antibiotic resistance in adult women with urinary tract infections (UTIS).
TIGER study– Trial of food allergy (IgE) test for eczema relief
The study wants to find out whether making changes to the diet of children with eczema, based on the results of food allergy tests, improves eczema control.
Child between 3 months and 2 years old
If you are interested in taking part or would like to find out more, please contact the study team using the details below.
Telephone: 0117 455 3039
Email: tiger-study@bristol.ac.uk
Website: www.bristol.ac.uk/tiger-study
Discover Me study
Find out more:
Email: uk@discovermestudy.com
Tel: 020 3866 8941
Web and FAQ: www.discovermestudy.com/dmuk
Join Dementia research– service which allows people to register their interest in participating in dementia research and be matched to suitable studies
How to take part
You may be invited by letter, email, phone call or text if you meet the criteria for a study. Look out for posters in the waiting room or call the surgery to volunteer, we would love to hear from you.
Do I have to take part?
No, it is completely voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. Withdrawing from a study will not affect the quality of care you will receive.
Is our research safe and ethical?
All our research studies have been approved by the appropriate authorities and our research team are fully qualified and trained.
Some of our studies only involve gathering information. However if a medicinal product is offered, the potential risks and benefits will be explained by our doctors and nurses verbally and in writing so that patients have plenty of time to decide if they want to take part.
Thank you
We would like to thank the hundreds of patients who have volunteered their time and commitment to take part in research over the years. Their contribution has potential to help make the care we provide even better for the future.
If you wish to find out more information about health and care research. Please read more on be part of research.
Our Resources
- Investigators with 30 plus years’ experience
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained Research Team
- GCP trained doctors, nurses and phlebotomists
- High recruitment levels, top UK and European recruiter
- Excellent audit results
- Independent, fully equipped unit and spacious monitoring facilities
- Centrifuges, temperature monitored IMP storage fridge and sample storage – 20°C freezer
- Onsite pharmacy and pharmacists