
"I was delighted to take part in a clinical trial as it has the potential to really help others in the future.”
Please note - this trial is no longer recruiting patients. We hope to add results when they are available.
This study is looking at a new computer aid to help GPs decide who needs further tests or a referral to a specialist.
We know that a lot of people have stomach symptoms such as pain, feeling full or indigestion. But only a very small number will go on to be diagnosed with stomach cancer or cancer of the food pipe (oesophagus).
The researchers in this study have developed a new computer aided tool that could help GPs decide which patients need further tests for their symptoms, or a referral to a specialist .The computer aid collects information about symptoms and gives a score. This helps GPs work out someone’s risk of possibly having cancer.
The aims of the study are to find out
Please note, you may not get any direct benefit from taking part in this study. The researchers hope that the information they collect will help them to understand how useful this computer aid is for patients in the future.
The following bullet points list the entry conditions for this study. If you are unsure about any of these speak with your doctor or the study team. They will be able to advise you.
You may be able to join this study if all of the following apply. You
This is a phase 2 study. The researchers need about 3,000 people to take part. It is a randomised study. The GPs taking part are put into one of 2 groups by a computer.
If you agree to take part in the study, the research team will look your medical notes at the GP’s, and hospital records if you were referred to hospital. They want to find out
They may also ask you to take part in a short interview. This is to find out if using the computer aid affects how satisfied people are with their GP consultation. If you agree to take part in the interview, they would also like to talk to your GP about your consultation and your stomach symptoms.
There are no hospital visits as a result of taking part in this study.
There are no side effects from taking part in this study.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Professor Greg Rubin
Bangor University
Durham University
National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative (NAEDI)
Peninsula Medical School
Public Health England
University of Cambridge
University of Exeter
University of Melbourne
University of Sheffield
Freephone 0808 800 4040
"I was delighted to take part in a clinical trial as it has the potential to really help others in the future.”