Chew Medical Practice takes part in a number of medical research studies each year. The Practice is a member of the Primary Care Research Network (South West) and works within their strict ethical and clinical requirements. Appropriate patients are identified and asked whether they are interested in participating. No patients are ever involved in research studies without explicit consent.
Recent studies include:

This study is for patients aged 65-74 years of age with a reduced kidney function
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DECIDE - this project is for patients aged 18 - 75 with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus with uncontrolled first line metformin