University Of Manchester

This completed trial tested a digital strength and balance programme called Keep-On-Keep-Up (KOKU) in 202 older adults aged 60 and older. Participants used the app for 12 weeks alongside standard care, while a comparison group received only standard care leaflets. The main goal w…

This study tested whether remote monitoring using an app and a home lung function device could safely replace some routine hospital check-ups for lung transplant patients. 76 patients were split into two groups: one received standard in-person care, the other used the app and hom…

This study looked at whether adjusting hearing aids helps older adults (60+) communicate more easily and with less mental tiredness. Sixty people with hearing loss who had never used hearing aids took part. Researchers measured listening effort, fatigue, and sentence recognition …

This study tests a new graphene-based electrode array used during brain tumor surgery to map brain activity. Ten participants will have the device used alongside standard monitoring to check its safety and how well it records brain signals. If awake during surgery, they may do si…

This study looked at whether measuring drug levels and anti-drug antibodies in the blood of rheumatoid arthritis patients can help doctors make better treatment decisions. 52 patients starting adalimumab or certolizumab were randomly assigned to have their test results shared wit…

This study tested a volitional help sheet, a simple planning tool, to help young adults aged 20-45 in Indonesia quit smoking. Over 2700 participants used the sheet to plan how to handle situations that trigger smoking. The main goal was to see if it helped them stop smoking, and …

This study tested whether a physical activity program designed specifically for older Chinese adults living in the UK is practical and acceptable. Thirty participants aged 60+ were randomly assigned to either receive culturally tailored materials, workshops, and social media supp…

This study looked at whether a therapy called Method of Levels (MOL) is acceptable and practical for people experiencing a mental health crisis who are being helped by community crisis teams. Six adults took part, and researchers measured how many joined, stayed, and how they rat…