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.
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.
Tackling physical activity inequalities for South Asian girls
Physical activity has many benefits for people of all backgrounds and abilities. South Asian…
REST study
Sleep and pain are strongly linked and improvements in sleep have been shown to have…
Physiotherapy for people with severe lung failure
Patients experiencing severe lung failure are put on specialist life support. They are very…
Reviewing the evidence on arm and shoulder rehabilitation following critical illness
In 2023, over 215,000 patients were admitted to ICUs across England, Wales, and Northern…
Understanding the causes of breathlessness in people with long-COVID
People with long-COVID continue to have health problems for many months or years after…
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…
Rehabilitation for revision joint replacement
When a knee replacement fails, a revision operation is needed to remove and replace…