Case studies
These case studies highlight some of the research we have supported.
Improving catheter and central line care
Gathering the opinions of people with experience of catheters and central lines to feedback on a new device.
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GRITSTONE: Phase 1 trial
Testing a new vaccine to be used as a booster to prevent coronavirus infection (Covid-19)
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Using community pharmacy
Capturing the experiences of people with age-related hearing loss when using community pharmacy.
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Optimise
Investigating how people can be supported to reduce the amount of meat they eat.
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Diabetes My Way
Investigating if a new online system can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition.
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Civic Data Identity
Creating a digital platform that allows people to control their personal health data and decide about its future use.
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Research Impact
Increasing understanding of the impact of taking part in health research.
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Medicines Evaluation Unit: COPD drug
Clinical trial testing a new treatment for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
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Locum doctors in the NHS
Gathering patient feedback to better understand the quality and safety of locum doctors working in the NHS.
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Diabetes medication and cardiovascular health
Testing if diabetes medication can also be used to prevent heart attack, stroke, and other complications in type 2 diabetes.
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Move a little and often
Testing a new approach to help people with depression and other health conditions increase their activity.
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Identification of chronic kidney disease
Capturing patient feedback on research developing ways to identify people prone to kidney disease.
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COVID vaccine trials
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Research for the Future has supported studies of several new vaccines.
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Using artificial intelligence to predict risk
Investigating the feasibility of integrating data sources to help identify and manage people at risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Understanding patients’ experiences of GP services
Capturing peoples’ experiences of how services were provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Diabetes opportunities in Greater Manchester
Co-producing resources for people living with diabetes in Greater Manchester.
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Developing a research proposal
Developing research to test a smartphone app to help people better manage their own health.
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Mediterranean diet and resistance exercise for cardiac rehabilitation
Testing a diet and exercise program to help increase muscle mass in cardiac rehabilitation patients.
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The Wearable Clinic
Understanding if wearing digital devices can help people better manage their health and care.
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myAirCoach2 – self-management of Asthma
Developing a digital health system to help people monitor and manage their asthma.
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SCORE-iT
Developing a set of core outcomes for research into glucose-lowering treatments.
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The SuMMiT-D study
Developing and testing a new tool to support people with type 2 diabetes to take their medication.
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Long Term Conditions NHS Test Bed
Evaluating how technology could help identify and support patients at risk of hospital admission.
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Pharmacy services: Focus group
Understanding peoples’ expectations and experiences of using local pharmacy services.
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Using plantar pressure biofeedback to prevent diabetic foot ulceration
Clinical trial of an in-shoe pressure detecting system to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
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Driving with Diabetes
Exploring how people with diabetes use their eyes when driving and how this may affect performance.
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Bone metabolism and endothelial function in type 2 diabetes
Comparing differences in bone metabolism and micro circulation in people with and without type 2 diabetes.
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Cloudy with a chance of pain
The world's first smartphone-based study investigating the association of chronic pain and weather conditions.
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The UK Diabetes and Diet Questionnaire
Assessing the dietary habits of people with, or at high risk of, type 2 diabetes
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Exploring daily activity in long term conditions
Increasing understanding about the daily activities of people who live with a long term condition(s) and also have low mood.
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Using Research for the Future to help recruitment
A short video discussing the benefits of using Research for the Future to help recruit to time and target.
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My experience taking part in research: Sam
Research for the Future volunteer Sam describes the first research study she took part in.
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My experience taking part in research: Annabella
Research for the Future volunteer Annabella explains her experience taking part in a study.
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Preventable problems in primary care
Gathering patient experiences of preventable safety-related problems.
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My experience taking part in research: Mike
Mike recounts why he chose to get involved in research, and his journey throughout the process.
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Supporting hearing in diabetes research
In this video, Dr Kai Uus describes her experience accessing Research for the Future’s ‘Help BEAT Diabetes’ campaign.
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REFRESHED
Assessing how sleep disturbance is related to glucose levels in people with diabetes.
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Living with multiple co-morbidities
A Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group for people with multiple health conditions
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Changes in paraoxonase activity, HDL properties and inflammatory markers in type 1 diabetes
Exploring the association between lipoproteins and vascular complications in type 1 diabetes.
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