Current research projects
Our research group is working on a number of research studies to gain a better understanding of inflammatory conditions and how to better diagnose and manage these conditions within primary care. Below is a catalogue of our current projects, which has been categorised by condition. If you have any queries or would like to find out more, then please e-mail primarycare.sciences@keele.ac.uk.
GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis)
Giant Cell Arteritis is a condition in which medium and large arteries, usually in the head and neck, become inflamed.
- GCA - Impact of Giant Cell Arteritis
Gout
Gout is a common inflammatory arthritis triggered by crystalisation of uric acid within the joints.
- CONTACT - Colchicine Or Naproxen for Treatment of ACute gouT
- The GOUT study - Prospective observational study and quality of life in Gout
- Gout and patient experiences - An understanding of people’s experiences of living with gout
- Gout and Vascular diseases - To investigate the risk of incident cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular diseases in patients with gout
- SAMBA - Staffordshire Arthritis Musculoskeletal and Back Assessment Study
PMR (Polmyalgia Rheumatica)
PMR is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation especially around the shoulders and hips
- PMR - Impact of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Physiotherapy in PMR - Survey of physiotherapist intervention with PMR patients
- PMR - cohort study
- SAMBA - Staffordshire Arthritis Musculoskeletal and Back Assessment Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation (which leads to pain stiffness and swelling) in the joints.
- Tools to detect early inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review
- RAQuest; Rheumatoid arthritis questionnaire for General Practitioners
- Joint symptoms questionnaire
- Symptoms and signs preceding diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis: a matched case control study