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The Extended Salford Lung Study ("Ex-SLS") Data Access Project

This research project, called the "Extended Salford Lung Study Data Access Project," is looking at the medical history of people who previously took part in the Salford Lung Study (SLS) for asthma. The original study focused on a short period, but this new project wants to understand their entire journey with asthma. Researchers will collect extra information from participants' electronic medical records, looking at data from before, during, and up to 10 years after the original study. They will also ask participants to fill out a short questionnaire once. By doing this, they hope to gain a much better understanding of asthma risks, how it progresses, and how different treatments affect people over time.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

GlaxoSmithKline

Enrolment target

3,500

Start

15 Apr 2018

Estimated completion

30 Apr 2028

Asthma

What is this study about?

Imagine you're trying to understand a very long story, but you only have a few chapters. The original Salford Lung Study (SLS) was like reading just a few important chapters of someone's health story regarding asthma.

This new project wants to read the whole book! It's an extension of that previous study. Researchers are interested in getting a much broader picture of how asthma affects people over many years. This means looking at information about their health from even before the original study started, through the study itself, and for up to 10 years afterwards.

By gathering all this information, researchers hope to get a clearer understanding of how asthma starts, what makes it worse or better, and how different treatments really work in the long run. This rare opportunity could significantly improve how we understand and treat asthma for everyone.

Key takeaways

This study is for previous participants of the Salford Lung Study (SLS).
It aims to learn more about asthma over a longer period.
Participation involves allowing access to your medical records.
You will fill out just one questionnaire.
No clinic visits or new medications are required.
Your data will be kept confidential to protect your privacy.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this particular research project, you must have already taken part in the original Salford Lung Study (SLS) and been assigned to a treatment group in that study.

It's also really important that you are able and willing to sign a consent form. This form gives permission for the researchers to look at your medical records and collect the additional information they need.

However, you won't be able to join if you moved away, chose not to continue in the previous study, or passed away during or after the original SLS. Also, if a doctor feels you are too unwell to take part, or unable to understand what it means to give consent, then you wouldn't be included.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Did you take part in the original Salford Lung Study (SLS)?
Are you able and willing to sign a consent form?
Were you still involved in the SLS during or after its completion?
Do you feel well enough to understand and agree to participate?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this project, it's quite simple as you won't need to visit a clinic or take new medication. Your main involvement would be giving your permission for researchers to look at your electronic medical records. This would involve information from your past, present, and potentially for up to 10 years in the future.

You would also be asked to fill out one questionnaire. This is a one-off task, and you would complete it when you give your consent to join the study. There are no ongoing visits or treatments involved in this particular research project.

Potential risks and benefits

A potential benefit of joining this study is knowing that your health information could help doctors and scientists better understand asthma, potentially leading to improved care for others in the future. The main 'risk' is related to your privacy, as researchers will be accessing your medical records. However, all information will be handled very carefully and confidentially, usually by removing your personal details so you can't be identified. You always have the right to change your mind and withdraw your consent at any time, without it affecting your medical care.

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Common questions

What is the Salford Lung Study (SLS)?

The SLS was a previous study that looked at people with lung conditions like asthma to learn more about their health and treatments.

Do I have to take new medication?

No, this study does not involve taking any new medication. It's about looking at existing health information.

Will my personal details be safe?

Yes, researchers will take great care to protect your privacy and handle your medical information securely and confidentially.

How long will this study last for me?

Once you give consent, researchers might look at your medical records for up to 10 years from that date. You only complete one questionnaire.

What if I change my mind after joining?

You are free to withdraw from the study at any time without having to give a reason, and it won't affect your medical care.

How to find out more

US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

gskclinicalsupporthd@gsk.com 877-379-3718 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.