Research and Studies
This page contains details of studies, trials and research which may be of interest.
Before agreeing to participate in research or patient recruitment you may find it helpful to visit the following pages:
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society Research and Evalaution page
- National Institute for Health Research
You should also ensure that you comply with any organisational research policies, such as those your company or business may have in place before agreeing to support or participate in any research.
Please note that inclusion of the study information below does not constitute endorsement from Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire and we accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in the documentation.
2025
Participants sought for research study: Barriers and Facilitators in the Provision of Mental Health Care Services in Primary Care by Community Pharmacists in England
Historic Studies
Lifeguard
| Pharmacy Involvement | Two stages. First stage |
| Overview | To co-develop and evaluate the feasibility of a community pharmacy response service / intervention for people in danger from domestic violence or suicidal ideation.
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| Funding | Pharmacies were paid expenses allowance.
Individual ‘lifeguard’ staff received amazon vouchers for input |
| Timeline | NIHR, Initial Pilot data collection period: 25th January 2023 – 28th July 2023.
PCPG Funded, Stage 2, Lifeguard Lite, Data collection period: September to November 2024. |
| Summary and Documents | NIHR Funded Study:
PCPG Funded stage 2 ‘Lifeguard Lite’ Evaluation report for Lifeguard PCPG funded programme 2024
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Lincolnshire Poacher Study 2020
| Pharmacy Involvement | Supporting GP patient recruitment through displaying a poster |
| Overview | The purpose of the trial is to see if nurse-led clinics are more cost effective for the management of IBS. Patients with new symptoms of diarrhoea who attend a GP appointment would be informed about the study by their GP. If they are interested they would then give verbal consent for their details being passed to the study team. |
| Funding | No funding available for pharmacy participation |
| Timeline | Commenced August 2020 |
| Summary and Documents |
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PRINCIPLE COVID-19 Study 2020
| Pharmacy Involvement | Supporting patient recruitment through displaying a poster |
| Overview | The trial aims to find treatments that improve symptoms and reduce hospital admissions for people with COVID-19 |
| Funding | No funding available for pharmacy participation |
| Timeline | No details provided |
| Summary and Documents | The study aims to recruit people with symptoms of COVID-like illness who are aged 50 and over and have a comorbidity, or who are aged 65 and over, with or without comorbidity.
Pharmacies can register their interest in participaton here
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