Research at Stokesley Surgery

We are part of the North Yorkshire Research Network and take part in clinical research studies. We are proud to be able to contribute to scientifc research and development.

From time to time you may be invited to take part in clinical research. We are always very grateful to any of our patients who choose take part in research studies. There is never any obligation for patients to take part, and if you would prefer not to be contacted about future studies then please let us know at the surgery.

We are currently taking part in a number of research studies at the practice. 

• uMed - AccessPD and AccessILD. Reseachers are interested in speaking to patients with Parkinson's Disease or Interstitial Lung Disease to gather data in the form of questionnaires, medical device data and DNA testing. You may receive a text message from uMed inviting you to participate in these studies.
• University of Oxford - serology sampling. If you attend for a blood test, you may be asked if you would consent to providing an additonal blood sample which is sent to the research team and used to monitor Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness and background immunity. This helps the researchers to monitor spread of illness and develop and improve vaccines. 
• University of Oxford - virology sampling. If you attend an appointment with a new cough or respiratory illness, you may be asked to provide a nasal and throat swab sample. This is tested for a number of common viruses and the data is used to help develop and improve vaccines. 
• IID3 study - Infectious and Intestinal Disease Study. This study is looking into the incidence and causes of diarrhoeal illnesses. It will be undertaken in 2 parts with some patients invited to enrol who are currently asymptomatic and are asked to report any symptoms for 12 months. The second part of the study aims to recruit symptomatic patients who present with vomiting and diarrhoea. They are asked to provide stool samples and reports of their symptoms.
• DurationUTI - University of Oxford. This study is looking to find the ideal length of antibiotic treatment for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). If you present to the surgery with a suspected UTI you may be asked if you would like to take part. The clinician at the time will be able to provide further details. 

Stokesley Surgery is currently working with a research technology partner known as uMed.
Their accredited platform enables us to provide you with research opportunities that are highly relevant to your health circumstances.

Without the use of uMed’s technology we may not have the time to find and engage patients that meet the requirements of the studies. This would therefore mean many patients would miss out on their chance to participate in ground-breaking research.

For further information on uMed please visit their website at www.umed.io or email patientsupport@umed.io