Research

The study is looking for young people aged 13 to 25 years with acne to test a new website which has been designed to help young people manage acne more effectively, including information on obtaining effective treatments, promoting regular treatment use, and avoiding side effects. The website will be tested in a trial to see whether it improves outcomes and reduces long-term oral antibiotic use.

Pharmacies will help promote the study via leaflets and posters, which will include a QR code for potential participants to scan.

Participating pharmacies will receive two payments:

£150 research costs paid by the study team on receipt of a completed invoice template from the pharmacy
£100 infrastructure payment paid at the end of the study by the RDN. To receive this payment pharmacies will need to have a category C contract in place. This can be easily arranged by contacting crneoe.studysupport@nihr.ac.uk

You can read the full details in the study summary – ACNE CARE ONLINE – PHARMACY (CPMS_ 57037) Study Summary 23_09_2024

You can express interest here.

The Diamonds programme is looking for patients with severe mental illness and diabetes. If you would like a copy of the poster to advertise this study or have any questions contact Clare Daly – clare.daly@nihr.ac.uk  

The University of Birmingham is carrying out research on Parkinson’s disease. The research will allow them to learn more about how impulse control is affected in Parkinson’s, by measuring brain activity during a simple task involving finger movements, using non-invasive brain stimulation and recording techniques . In the long term, they hope this information will help them to better predict individuals with a higher risk of developing an impulse control disorder.  They are seeking individuals with Parkinson’s disease who are either: i) not yet taking medication OR ii) taking ropinirole as part of their medications.

Parkinson’s Study information

If you would like a colour copy of the poster to display in your pharmacy contact Clare.daly@nihr.ac.uk

University of Cambridge researchers at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are looking for volunteers who are planning their first pregnancy, to take part in a new study focussing on pregnancy and women’s long-term health (the POPPY study).
The POPPY study aims to understand why some women develop pre-eclampsia and other placental complications and why these conditions have an adverse effect on women’s future heart health.
If you are aged 18-45 years and are planning your first pregnancy, you may be eligible to participate. We are also looking for similar aged volunteers who are not actively planning a pregnancy, for a control group.
Reimbursement is provided for time, inconvenience and travel.
To find out more, please visit the POPPY study website or contact the POPPY study team on cuh.poppy@nhs.net

If you would like a copy of the poster to advertise this study in your pharmacy contact Clare Daly – clare.daly@nihr.ac.uk

If you have a digital screen in your pharmacy you can use these animations