Sheffield 3D Lab Database
Research type
Research Database
IRAS ID
327729
Contact name
Andy Swift
Contact email
Research summary
Assessing the clinical utility of imaging in patients in the Sheffield 3D lab database
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/EM/0186
Date of REC Opinion
16 Aug 2023
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion
Data collection arrangements
We are collecting different types of information about patients for research purposes. This includes x-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and other medical tests. We also collect personal information like age, sex, height, weight, and medical history. Our goal is to use this data to improve healthcare and make discoveries that can benefit patients.
To access this data, researchers need to fill out an application form and submit it to our Research Database Management Committee. The committee carefully reviews each request and decides if the data can be used for research.
We take privacy and data protection seriously. Before sharing the data, we remove any personal information that could identify individuals. We assign a unique code to each patient to maintain anonymity.
All data handling and analysis occur in a secure IT environment. We have strict rules in place to ensure data security and compliance with regulations, including secure storage and data disposal after research is complete.
Our commitment is to protect patient information and adhere to data protection laws. We keep track of all data applications and maintain records of research findings. We also provide a summary of the results in plain language, making them accessible to the wider community.
Research programme
We are conducting a research programme using a database of medical information to benefit different groups. For the NHS, this research aims to improve the investigation and treatment of cardiothoracic and other diseases, making it more effective and cost-efficient. By analysing patient data, we can streamline tests and treatments, leading to better outcomes. Patients will also benefit from this research as it can help diagnose cardiothoracic diseases earlier and reduce the need for invasive tests. It will also assist in making treatment decisions and allow patients to plan for their future. Moreover, this research contributes to the advancement of the field by using large datasets and advanced imaging techniques to gain a better understanding of cardiothoracic diseases. The research will be carried out at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield. We will ensure patient privacy by de-identifying the data we use.
Research database title
Assessing the clinical utility of imaging in patients in the Sheffield 3D lab database
Establishment organisation
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Establishment organisation address
Clinical Research & Innovation Office
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
S10 2JF