Queen Mary University Of London

This pilot study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the neck to see if it can safely lower blood pressure in 63 adults whose high blood pressure was not controlled by medication. Participants received either the real stimulation or a sham (fake) treatment. Th…

This study tested whether giving infants an oral bacterial lysate (Broncho-Vaxom) after a severe bout of bronchiolitis could reduce their risk of developing wheezing. 173 infants who had been hospitalized for bronchiolitis received either the bacterial lysate or a placebo for up …

This study tested whether special food supplement capsules that release nutrients in the lower gut can increase appetite-regulating hormones and reduce food intake. Twenty adults with obesity took either the active supplement or a placebo on two separate days. Researchers measure…

This study tested whether giving infants in rural Zimbabwe extra nutrient-rich foods (like beans, moringa, and egg powder) along with standard supplements helps them get enough energy and grow better. 192 babies joined the trial at 5-6 months old. The main goal was to see if more…

This study looked at whether measuring levels of a harmless virus (Torque teno virus) in the blood can help doctors tell if a kidney transplant patient's immune system is too weak or too strong. 268 kidney transplant recipients were monitored to see if virus levels matched with r…

This study created and tested a new questionnaire called CARD-SARC to measure how cardiac sarcoidosis affects patients' daily lives and well-being. Researchers worked with 130 adults diagnosed with cardiac sarcoidosis at two NHS specialist centers in the UK. The goal was to devel…

This study looked at how the oral medication cladribine changes different types of immune cells in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Ten participants were followed for 96 weeks, with blood and spinal fluid samples taken to measure B cells, T cells, and ot…

This study tested a community-designed program to increase COVID-19 and flu vaccination among underserved groups in East London, including minority ethnicities, migrants, and low-income individuals. About 5,900 adults from six GP practices were randomly assigned to receive the pr…

This study followed 35 pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia who were taking low-dose aspirin. Researchers took blood samples at several points during pregnancy to study how aspirin affects immune cells called neutrophils. The goal was to understand why aspirin helps some …

This study tested whether 2D and 3D cameras can accurately measure swelling and healing after routine gum surgery. 60 adults with gum disease had their faces and mouths scanned before and after surgery. The goal was to see if these non-invasive imaging tools could replace older, …

This study looked at whether London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) improved children's lung health. Over 3,300 children from schools inside and outside the zone had their lung function tested yearly for four years. Researchers also tracked air pollution levels to see if cleaner…

This study tested whether two different doses of dietary supplements (DIM and Perilla oil) delivered to the lower gut could reduce appetite and food intake in 16 adults with obesity. Participants fasted, took capsules, and had blood drawn every 30 minutes to measure hunger hormon…

This study checked on 126 people who had gum regeneration surgery 2-4 years earlier. Researchers looked at dental records and did a single check-up to see if the surgery kept gum pockets shallow and healthy. The goal was to learn how well these procedures work over time, not to t…

This study involved 15 people with multiple sclerosis who were already taking the drug alemtuzumab. Researchers wanted to see if the body makes antibodies against the drug and how those antibodies change over 24 months. The goal was to learn more about how these antibodies might …

This study checked if two types of wrist-worn blood pressure monitors (Aktiia and Healthstats BPro Evo) give the same readings as a standard arm cuff monitor worn for 24 hours. 48 adults of different ages and genders took part. The goal is to see if these wearable devices are rel…