University Of Manchester

This study tested if lung transplant patients could use a smartphone app and a home breathing test instead of going to the hospital for every check-up. 76 patients were split into two groups: one received usual care, the other used the app to report symptoms and measure lung func…

This study tested a tool called a Volitional Help Sheet to help young adults in Indonesia quit smoking. Researchers adapted it for local use and tested it with 2700 smokers aged 20-45. The main goal was to see if it helped people stop smoking, and they also measured nicotine depe…

This study tested whether a digital exercise program called Keep-On-Keep-Up (KOKU) helps older adults improve balance and reduce falls. About 200 people aged 60 and older used the app for 12 weeks or received standard care. The program includes balance exercises, home safety tips…

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

This study tested whether a physical activity program designed for older Chinese adults in the UK is practical and well-received. Thirty people aged 60+ took part, with one group getting culturally tailored materials like workshops and a social media group, and the other group re…

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

This study looked at whether a therapy called Method of Levels (MOL) is acceptable and practical for people experiencing a mental health crisis in the community. Six adults already working with a crisis team received MOL, which helps people explore their problems in new ways to r…