Current studies

GLAD (depression and anxiety)

An exciting opportunity to take part in the largest study of depression and anxiety.

You can take part in this research if:

• You have or have not experienced clinical anxiety and/or depression during your life
• Be aged 16 and above
• Live in the UK

https://gladstudy.org.uk

The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) Study

EDGI study looks at genetic risk factors of eating disorders in order to aid treatment and prognosis.

You can take part in this pioneering research if you:

• Are aged 16 years and over.
• Living in England.
• Have experienced symptoms of any eating disorder (you do not need to be clinically diagnosed).

Further details about the EDGI study can be found at: https://edgiuk.org/

Join Dementia Research

Dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face today. The number of people with dementia is set to double over the next 30 years. Research offers hope. It is only through research that we can understand what causes the disease, develop effective treatments, improve care and hopefully one day find a cure.

But for research to progress we need more people to take part in more studies. Our knowledge of dementia currently lags behind that of other major conditions, such as cancer or heart disease. We have to close this gap.

Register to Join Dementia Research to start taking part in vital research studies www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk

Join Dementia Research | Winter 2024 newsletter

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ENRICH

The Lincolnshire ENRICH (Enabling Research in Care Homes) Forum takes place three times a year in collaboration with the University of Lincoln and we aim to provide opportunities for best practice learning and research delivery/development. It is an opportunity to network and hear from study teams. You can learn how research can improve care, motivate and retain staff, and provide valuable evidence for CQC inspections.

If you are a care home, clinician, academic or member of the public interested in care home research then please contact lpft.research@nhs.net for further details of how to become a forum member and/or take part in research.   

More information about ENRICH Enabling research in care homes (ENRICH) | NIHR

Research Champions

We have recently launched research champions within the Trust and now have three active champions working with the team. If you are interested in volunteering your time please contact lpft.research@nhs.net to find out more about our rewarding and positive research opportunities.

Information about research champions from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES)

We are undertaking the Participant in Research Experience Survey in partnership with the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Clinical Research Network East Midlands. This survey will help us better understand the experience of people taking part in clinical research.

Please only complete the survey if you have taken part in research. The information you give us will be used to understand:

• What works best for patients in the way we do research in the NHS
• Where we can make helpful changes in the way we do things if needed

It may also be used for example in:

• Publicity about the value of research to patients
• Illustrating reports about research

Completion of the survey is voluntary and we do not ask for any personal details that identify you. 

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General data protection regulation (GDPR) – health and social care research

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came in force on 25 May 2018.  In collaboration with stakeholders and reviewed by the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Health Research Authority (HRA) has provided operational guidance for research delivery in the UK

NHS organisations are expected to provide information on their websites regarding how people’s personal data is being used, and what their rights are under the law.

You can access full information on the Health Research Authority (HRA) website www.hra.nhs.uk/information-about-patients