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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Testing the feasibility of a wound infusion catheter trial in children

A wound infusion catheter is a flexible tube used to deliver pain relief directly into…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Integrating care pathway components in surgical innovation research

Surgery is a complex healthcare intervention involving multiple interacting components. It is usually supported by…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

PASSPORT: Creating a school-specific physical activity portfolio

Physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental health. The UK government recommends that…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Comparing hip-worn and wrist-worn fitness tracker data in primary school children

Physical activity is critical for children’s current and future physical and mental health. The UK…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Improving how surgical procedure modifications are reported

The way new surgical procedures are developed and evaluated is very different to how new…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Outcome assessment continuity in early and late phase surgical research

Early evaluation of innovative (new) surgical procedures and devices provides the evidence we need to…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Blood sugar control in liver cirrhosis and the impact of the late evening snack

Continuous glucose monitors have shown that some people with liver cirrhosis may have low blood…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

How does ROHHAD syndrome impact children and families?

ROHHAD (rapid-onset obesity with hypoventilation, hypothalamic dysfunction, autonomic dysregulation) syndrome is a rare and life-threatening…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Identifying different types of nephrotic syndrome using blood cell DNA

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that causes large amounts of protein to leak…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis