Research and clinical trials

At various times, the Glastonbury Surgery may invite patients to take place in research projects or clinical trials, which all take place on NHS sites and are carried out by NHS approved staff.  You may be asked to visit the surgery, or you may be asked to travel further afield to a nearby hospital.

These research projects and clinical trials help the NHS understand how to treat a particular disease or condition.  Your time will be greatly appreciated by those conducting the research or trial.  Some patients regard taking part in these studies or trials as an opportunity to give something back to the NHS, and taking part gives them peace of mind knowing that is anything about their condition is bothering them, the research team is there to give them information or support.

The Research Team at Glastonbury Surgery consists of Dr Alastair Corfield (GP Research Lead) and Helen Clough (South West Peninsula Community Research Nurse)

Current Research Projects

		Researchers based at the University of Cambridge would like to know your view on how information is shared between NHS services.  Please click on the image to take part in the survey.  Remember to say you found out about this study at Glastonbury Surgery.
		The PRINCIPLE trial aims to find treatments that reduce hospital admission and improve symptoms for people with COVID-19.  Click here to find out if you are eligible to take part.

If you would like to know more about any other NHS trials, please see UK Clinical Trails Gateway website  For information on clinical research, please see NHS Health Research Authority website.

We are also a member of the Research and Surveillance Centre of the Royal College of General Practitioners, contributing towards the continuous monitoring of infections and diseases in the community.  Please click here for more information