Research

At North Swindon Practice we are committed to engaging with research projects to support innovation in health care and provide opportunities for you to access new treatments and support. Working in partnership with the Clinical Research Network (CRN) we as a practice may be in touch with you about upcoming studies that you are eligible to participate in. For more information about our current research partnerships please see below.

Current Research Projects 2025

CALM-2 STUDY

We are working in partnership with Interface to identify patients who have experienced a chronic cough without a diagnosis. If you are identified as being suitable to take part in the study the research team will send you an invite. 

There is no obligation to take part in the study but if you would like more information you can access the website: 

CALM Studies | Chronic Cough Clinical Research Study Information

STARFISH

To support our Great Western Hospital in their research projects we are acting as an referral arm for the Starfish research project. 

The project is aiming to assess different steroid treatment for SUDDEN sensorineural hearing loss. If you are suitable to partake in this study your GP may refer you. 

STARFISH – INTEGRATE

Anti-depressants Withdrawal

Image depicts the study poster. 

Are you considering reducing or stopping your anti-depressants? We are working in partnership with the University of Bath to help researchers understand the changes that occur in your brain when you stop or reduce anti-depressants. 

To learn more about the study or request to take part please contact: 

Name: Seline Uran 

Email: Seline.Uran@nhs.net    

Mobile Number: 07354 789341

A new NIHR service makes it easy to take part in health and care research.

Be Part of Research makes it easier than ever to find and take part in health and care research. The free online service matches volunteers to health and care studies, based on your interests, taking place online or at locations near you.

Through Be Part of Research, you can find and take part in research into nearly every major health condition - as well as social care research.

Simply sign up online and choose the areas of research you’re interested in. You’ll be matched to suitable studies and sent clear information about what’s involved and how you can take part, if you choose to.

Whatever your state of health, you can help find new and better ways to treat conditions, and improve care. You can even take part as a healthy volunteer. Your family may have been particularly affected by a particular condition, or you may have experienced an illness and want to make life better for others living with it. 

Sign up to Be Part of Research today and make a difference to the health and care of tomorrow.  With your help, research can go further and faster.

Be Part of Research Campaign Poster