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 leftover liver tissue from 36 adults who had surgery to create lab models that mimic early infection. The goal was to understand how bacteria and viruses first take hold in the liver and to test potential treatments. The research focused on liver immune cells call…

This study followed 60 people with an Achilles tendon rupture for one year to see how the tendon and calf muscles recover. Researchers used ultrasound scans, strength tests, and questionnaires to track changes at several points after the injury. The goal was to better understand …

This study looked at 17 adults with persistent atrial fibrillation (a long-lasting heart rhythm problem) to find specific areas in the heart that may keep the condition going. Researchers used special mapping to identify stable high-frequency electrical signals. The goal was to u…

This study tested 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 and gave feedback on its usability. The goal was to see if the app is…

This study looked at how people with COPD experience physical activity. Researchers interviewed 54 participants and used activity monitors to compare standard intensity measures with personalized ones. The goal was to better understand what physical activity means to patients and…

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…