Research Studies

The DEBI trial is needed to find out if taking a daily desogestrel contraceptive pill is as good as taking a daily combined pill at improving problem bleeding in implant users.

The ELSA Study is screening children for early signs of type 1 diabetes.
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If your child is between 3 and 13 years old, they can take part with a quick and simple finger-prick blood test to find out their risk of developing type 1 diabetes in the future.

With a focus on real world evidence, this study examines practical approaches to improving mental health outcomes.

Aims to identify new genetic factors that predispose to or cause movement disorders, contributing to advancements in care.

Evaluating the clinical and cost-effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation for managing chronic low back pain.

Investigates how recovery colleges enhance mental health services and support long-term recovery outcomes.

A multi-center trial exploring the impact of strengthening interventions on children with cerebral palsy.

Explores perceptions of neurodevelopmental disorders in Indian, Pakistani, and Black African communities to improve cultural understanding and healthcare support.

Analyses data from early implementer services to enhance mental health care for those with long-term conditions.

Investigates the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in improving the wellbeing of dementia caregivers.

Examines genetic links to depression and anxiety to enhance prevention and treatment strategies.

Developing new tools to understand beliefs about visual hallucinations and their underlying causes.

Studies the impact of environmental awareness on inhaler prescribing decisions.

Seeks to improve strategies for managing urinary tract infections in older adults in care homes.

Evaluating computerised cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating adolescent depression.

Explores the causes of visual hallucinations and related personal beliefs.

Studies the role of physiotherapist-patient discussions in optimising treatment for musculoskeletal issues.

Tests the effectiveness of dynamic stretching techniques for children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Identifying optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies to improve outcomes for shoulder pain.

Examining the role of advanced monitoring tools like FreeStyle Libre in managing Type 2 diabetes.

Supporting mental health research by exploring genetic factors related to anxiety and depression.

Focusing on improving care for incontinence-associated dermatitis through better management guidelines.

A questionnaire designed to measure self-dehumanisation in psychosis patients.

Exploring how immune system dysfunction might contribute to psychosis.

Investigating psychological influences on ulcer healing and recurrence.

Observing outcomes of different service models for children with learning disabilities.

Examining strategies to optimize medication use in dementia care.

Screening children aged 3-13 for Type 1 diabetes risk to enable early intervention.

Explores perceptions of neurodevelopmental disorders in Indian, Pakistani, and Black African communities to improve cultural understanding and healthcare support.

Testing the efficacy of antidepressants after a first episode of psychosis.