Research projects
Our projects span early stage studies such as first in human and feasibility studies to developing new research methodologies and tools. Take a look at all our projects across all our research themes and workstreams.
Improving support and care for people with hypermobility disorders
Hypermobility disorders or ‘syndromes’ are where a person’s joints and connective tissue are very flexible,…
Do school PE kit policies impact girls’ body image?
The physical activity levels and self-esteem of girls decline with age. This is because adolescent…
Psychosis prediction in primary care
Risk prediction models use data from electronic health records to predict the likelihood of something…
Establishing a framework for trusted data sharing between ALSPAC and the South West SDE
The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) has followed around 30,000 participants…
Can a target trial estimate the side effects of antidepressants in autistic adults?
Many autistic people experience poor mental health. The results of past research into treatments for…
Uncovering the biological links between e-cigarette use and mental health
E-cigarette use has become increasingly common, especially among young people, but its impact on mental…
Exploring safe moderation of online suicide and self-harm content
People who access content about self-harm online can find that it affects their mental health.
Understanding the link between adolescents’ body clocks and low mood
During adolescence, teenagers experience a shift in their body clock towards sleeping and waking later.
Using the urban environment to help people recover from psychosis
Psychosis is mental health condition that affects around 0.7 per cent of adults in England.