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.

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…

Themes Mental health Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Mental health support for patients with prosthetic joint infection and their families

Deep prosthetic joint infection is a devastating condition that can cause pain, disability and death.

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Developing online resources 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

Improving weight loss in young people living with obesity

Overweight and obesity affects one in three children in England. It is linked to other…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Using pain science education to help patients having total knee replacement surgery

About 1 in 5 patients who have a total knee replacement have chronic pain after…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Is hydrogel safe and effective for weight loss?

Surgery is the most effective but also the most expensive way for maintaining long-term weight-loss…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Developing care for patients with dislocation after total hip replacement

Hip replacement is a common operation. It’s performed to relieve pain and improve function. Eighty…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

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…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Play in urban spaces for health (PUSH)

Playing outdoors is a good way for children to get physically active. It helps their…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity