Success Stories
We have supported many researchers with their proposals and the value of this guidance can be seen in the number of RDS supported applications receiving funding. Below are examples of just some of the many studies that have received funding.
Dr Andy Appelboam
The Revert Trial: Randomised Evaluation of Valsalva Effectiveness in Re-Entrant Tachycardias.
Clare Gordon
An explorative study into the factors influencing relationship-centred care on a combined stroke unit.
Dr Heidi Williamson
An innovative and interactive seven-week, online support programme for young people aged 12–17 with a visible difference.
Professor Sarah Hewlett
A multicentre study designed to test a group cognitive-behavioural intervention for rheumatoid arthritis fatigue.
Dr Caroline Ellis-Hill
A study exploring the effectiveness of an Arts for Health group to support people to maintain/regain a sense of wellbeing up to one year following a stroke.
Dr Peter Scanlon
A study designed to increase the understanding of the factors leading to low uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening in Primary Care.
Dr Jason Smith
A study designed to find out whether patients get more relief if they administer their own pain control.
Professor Paul Stallard
A study designed to help school children who suffer with anxiety.
Dr Colin Greaves
A pilot study designed to evaluate a new approach to weight loss and physical activity in people with metabolic syndrome.
Dr Lucy Ellis
A pilot trial of electropalatography (EPG) for children with hearing impairment.