Research

Posterngate Surgery is a Research Ready Practice taking part in research studies approved by the Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Research Network (YHCRN).

All studies have full ethical approval from YHCRN with the majority of studies involve the practice inviting suitable patients to take part by letter or text message.  We would never share your details with a research study without your full explicit consent.

Our Research GP is Dr Michelle Czajkowski, supported by our Research Nurses Dianne Butterworth, Chrissie Norris and Emma Pierre.

Recent studies include:

  • Define – a study looking at the use of a test called FENO in asthma management
  • Cascade – a study looking at the use of a questionnaire to screen for mood problems in patients over the age of 65
  • Result – a study looking at the impact of dietary changes in diabetes
  • Alabama – a study looking at accuracy of diagnosis of penicillin allergy
  • Safer – a study looking at screening for atrial fibrillation