Some of the Research that we do has been approved by the NHS Health Research Authority (HRA), which has included Research Ethics Committee (REC) and Confidentiaity Advisory Group (CAG) review.
As a research active Trust we may on occasion use information collected from patient medical notes to learn more about medical conditions, improve treatment options or services. If you want any more information please contact us. The following studies have been approved by CAG:
IRAS Ref: 223767
Study Title: Artificial Nutrition and Hydration in Stroke at the End of Life – a feasibility study
Principal Investigator: Dr Helen Jones
Specialty: Palliative Care / Stroke
IRAS Ref: 257174
Study title: Lancashire ANCA Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis Study
Principal Investigator: Dr Adam Morris
Specialty: Renal
IRAS Ref: 255676
Study Title: Using Health Informatics to improve Neurological Services
Principal Investigator: Prof. Hedley Emsley
Speciality: Neurology