Clinical Research

Our clinical research pharmacists are currently engaged with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHCR) in delivering a range of clinical research projects.

Present Research

Our present research activities include practice-based clinical support for:

The OPTIMISE Study

Optimising Prescription of Treatment In older patients with Mild hypertension at Increased risk of Serious adverse Events In collaboration with University of OXFORD.

Aim of study: This trial will establish whether deprescribing common drugs that lower blood pressure is safe or effective in older people in the longer term (a year or more).

The Paper study

Multifaceted and Multidisciplinary study around Depression In South Asians. In collaboration with Central Halifax PCN, NIHCR and the University of Surrey.

The Expand study

Study into Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Ethnic Minorities. In collaboration with Central Halifax PCN, NIHR and the University of Nottingham.

The Relief study

Large multicentred trial of new relief inhaler therapy in mild asthma. In collaboration with Central Halifax PCN, NIHCR and the University of Nottingham.

Previous Research Activities

Our previous research activities included practice-based support  for:

  • The CANAssess study - targeting the optimisation of review and care planning in active cancer patients. This is a collaborative study with University of Leeds and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
  • The DIAMOND study - targeting a reduction in the burden of anti-diabetic medication through novel dietary and weight management interventions. This is a collaborative study with the University of Oxford.

"Spring Hall Medical Centre and the Rycroft clinical pharmacy team did a fantastic job in recruiting patients and carers for the CANAssess Study, funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. The study will provide valuable insights into how to support people with a diagnosis of cancer in general practice. The team has ensured that their patients got an opportunity to take part in and benefit from this research."

Robbie Foy, Clinical Professor of Primary Care, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds

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