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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Carbohydrate counting and risk of disordered eating in young people with type 1 diabetes

Young people living with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing disordered eating…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Developing new virtual reality treatments for eating disorders

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses. They affect all ages and genders, most commonly adolescents…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

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

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

Optimising how a first-in-human device for knee replacement is introduced

During knee replacement surgery, damaged sections of the knee are replaced with metal and plastic…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Exploring the impact of weight loss on cellular metabolism

We know that obesity is a risk factor for developing a variety of health conditions…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Using a new type of oxygenator during heart bypass surgery to reduce air bubbles in the blood

Some people experience mild problems affecting their brain after heart surgery. These can include short-term…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

The feasibility of investigating decision making about emergency surgery

Healthcare professionals often perform emergency surgery, even though it’s expensive and can cause poor health…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

My Hip Plan: Improving care for people having hip replacements

Each year in the UK, over 100,000 people have a total hip replacement, a…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery