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We have just opened a new study to determine the need for stockings to prevent blood clots in patients having surgery requiring blood thinning medication post hospital discharge.

Patients who are scheduled to undergo a procedure in hospital that puts them at higher risk of developing VTE will be approached prior to their procedure.

If the patient agrees to taking part, following the signature of a consent form, they will be allocated to one of 2 arms. 

For more information contact the research team or the Principal Investigator using the details below.

We have just opened a new study exploring ways of helping people drinking at harmful levels to cut down and stop. 

AlcoChange is a new smartphone app with an optional breathalyser (breath alcohol meter) that allows people to monitor their alcohol use; the app also provides motivational messages to encourage people to stay sober.

If you are being treated for alcohol-related liver disease (ArLD) contact the research nursing team or the Principal Investigator using the details below.

Principal Investigator Dr Vinay Sathyanarayana

Research Nurse Office 01226 435084 

barnsley.researchnurses@nhs.net 

EndoNET is a multi-centre trial that evaluates whether endocrine treatment that prevents the production of oestrogens, when taken for 6 months prior to surgery, will shrink the tumour allowing for a reduction in the extent of surgery. 

for more information visit : EndoNET — Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (ox.ac.uk) 

or contact us on 01226 431067 barnsley.research@nhs.net 

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