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.

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Painless glucose monitor for children and young people living with diabetes

For children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes, checking blood sugar levels is essential to…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Can e-cycling help people recovering from prostate and breast cancer?

Being physically active after a cancer diagnosis is linked to better health. It reduces the…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Tackling physical activity inequalities for South Asian girls

Physical activity has many benefits for people of all backgrounds and abilities. South Asian…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Improving the evidence on the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite

This project explored ways to monitor the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite and…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Is riding an e-scooter a physical activity?

E-scooter and e-bike share-hire schemes have been introduced in UK cities. These schemes are being…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Co-designing a digital solution to help people manage their diabetes

According to Diabetes UK, 3.6 million people in the UK are diagnosed with type 2…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

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

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

Developing physical activity leader programmes for girls from underserved groups

Inequalities in physical activity mean that not everyone in the UK is able to participate…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity