University Of Leicester

This study tested whether a drug called mepolizumab can help people with a type of COPD (lung disease) who have high levels of certain white blood cells (eosinophils). The drug was given after a serious flare-up that required a hospital stay. The goal was to see if it could preve…

This study used liver tissue from pigs and humans to learn how bacteria and viruses cause severe infections. Researchers aimed to understand the earliest steps of infection in the liver, which could lead to better treatments. The study involved 36 adults who donated leftover live…

This study followed 60 people with an Achilles tendon rupture for one year to see how they recover. Researchers used ultrasound scans to look at the tendon, tested calf strength, and asked participants about their daily life. The goal was to understand the healing process over ti…

This study checked how easy and acceptable the P-STEP mobile app is for people with chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, or type 2 diabetes. 178 adults in Leicester, UK, used the app for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app is user-friendly and helpful for man…

This study looked at 38 babies under 1 year old with congenital heart disease who needed heart surgery. The goal was to understand what causes brain injury around the time of surgery. Researchers used MRI scans and blood tests to find risk factors, and they plan to use this data …

This completed study gathered opinions from 140 people in the UK—including kidney disease patients, their families, doctors, and researchers—to find out which self-management goals are most important for early-stage chronic kidney disease. Participants completed surveys to rank o…

This study looked at 17 adults with persistent atrial fibrillation (a long-lasting irregular heartbeat) to better understand what causes the condition to continue. Researchers used special mapping to find areas in the heart with strong, organized electrical signals that may keep …