University Of Nottingham

This study investigates whether replacing some wheat flour with legume flours (chickpea, pea, or lentil) in Arabic bread can reduce blood sugar spikes after eating. Overweight or obese adults aged 18–65 will consume different breads and have their blood glucose and appetite measu…

This pilot study tests whether a home-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can help people who have reversed their type 2 diabetes keep it from returning. Twenty adults who completed the NHS Path to Remission programme will either do HIIT three times a week or co…

This study looks at whether eating more protein can help people on dialysis avoid hospital stays. Dialysis removes nutrients like protein from the blood, and current guidelines are based on old research. The study will give some participants a high-protein diet or supplements and…

This study tests a short, guided self-help program designed to help parents of autistic children aged 6-17 feel less stressed and more compassionate toward themselves. About 6-8 parents will use a workbook and audio tracks, plus get weekly support calls over 13 weeks. The goal is…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called narrative exposure therapy (NET) is practical and helpful for people with psychosis who have experienced trauma. One participant will receive NET sessions and complete questionnaires about their symptoms and experiences. The …

This study tests a family-centred talking therapy (ACT) for young people aged 11-18 with acquired brain injury and their parents. Up to 6 families will receive 12 online therapy sessions. The goal is to see if the therapy is feasible and can improve emotional wellbeing, psycholog…

This study will interview 15 people from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK who have heart disease. The goal is to understand their views on the diet and lifestyle advice they get from doctors, and whether it fits their cultural and religious customs. Researchers hope to learn…

This study tests whether closed-loop non-invasive brain stimulation can improve cognitive function in 30 healthy adults aged 18-40. Participants will receive focused ultrasound and electrical stimulation, sometimes combined, while researchers measure brain activity and performanc…

This study will collect breathing tubes that have been removed from 80 newborns in intensive care who needed a ventilator for more than 12 hours. Researchers will analyze the tubes and mucus to identify bacteria and other substances that build up inside. The goal is to better und…

This study will explore if menopause and blood sugar levels are linked to frozen shoulder in women. Researchers will survey women who have had frozen shoulder and closely monitor a smaller group of perimenopausal women with and without the condition. The goal is to understand why…

This study interviews people with learning differences and surveys medical students to understand what future doctors need to learn to provide better care. The goal is to use these insights to create volunteer-led teaching sessions. The study is small, with 15 participants, and a…

This observational study will check if diathermy, a tool used during surgery to stop bleeding, affects the accuracy of continuous glucose monitors in people with Type 1 Diabetes. About 126 adults and children will have their glucose readings compared before and after diathermy us…

This study looks at how people with multiple sclerosis (MS) understand and use their medicines at home. Researchers will visit participants once to review all medications and supplements, ask about routines and challenges, and check for safety issues. No changes to treatment will…

This study aims to adapt the Action Falls programme, originally designed for care homes, to help older adults receiving home care avoid falls. Researchers will observe home care visits and interview older adults, their families, and care workers to understand what changes are nee…

This study watches real conversations between healthcare staff and people with dementia after hip fracture surgery. The goal is to find which words and phrases work best to encourage patients to stand or walk early. Researchers will record up to 50 care sessions on hospital wards…

This study watches how hospital staff use fall prevention technology in two hospitals. Researchers will observe up to 200 staff members over a year to see if their actions match official policies. The goal is to understand the context of falls and find better ways to measure and …

This pilot study will test a combined exercise program called ReHIIT (resistance training plus high-intensity interval cycling) in 14 healthy adults. The goal is to see how the body responds to this type of exercise, so researchers can later compare it to colorectal cancer patien…

This study aims to understand the experiences and support needs of children aged 16 and older who currently have a parent in prison. Researchers will interview the young person, their non-offending parent or guardian, and a professional involved with the family. The goal is to le…

This observational study from the University of Nottingham aims to find out which factors predict chronic pain after a serious limb injury. Researchers will follow 450 major trauma patients with at least one broken limb for 6 months, asking them about their pain at 3 and 6 months…