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.

Would parents attending a weight management programme accept support for their children?

We know that a child is at increased risk of being affected by overweight or…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

How to evaluate trauma-informed care in community mental health services

Trauma can be caused by accidents, violence, abuse, loss, disaster, war, social injustice, and many…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Setting research priorities with under-served communities

This project focused on ensuring the research we conduct addresses the needs and priorities of…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Making trials more accessible through better patient information leaflets

Clinical trials are research projects that compare different treatments to see which one is best.

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Developing an online platform to create accessible patient information leaflets

The National Literacy Trust says that 7.1 million people (16 per cent…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Promoting inclusive research involvement through film

We know that minority ethnic communities are marginalised in healthcare and research. This means they…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Exploring factors behind disordered eating and eating disorders

Disordered eating often involves many of the behaviours we associate with eating disorders, such as:…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

What do young people understand about synthetic cannabinoids in vapes?

Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), sometimes known as spice or K2, are illegal substances made in a…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Developing a platform trial for obesity

Platform trials are different to traditional clinical trials. Instead of testing a specific drug or…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity