The NIHR Research Design Service is closed to new requests from 30 September 2023. We will continue to support our existing clients with existing projects up to 31 March 2024. If you have a question you can email us.
For support with any new project ideas please now contact the NIHR Research Support Service.

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.

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Dr Fergus Caskey

UK Renal Registry (UKRR). Southmead Hospital, Bristol.

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Clare Gordon

An explorative study into the factors influencing relationship-centred care on a combined stroke unit.

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Professor Richard Byng

The Engager Project.

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Dr Heidi Williamson

An innovative and interactive seven-week, online support programme for young people aged 12–17 with a visible difference.

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Professor Sarah Hewlett

A multicentre study designed to test a group cognitive-behavioural intervention for rheumatoid arthritis fatigue.

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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.

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Dr Peter Scanlon

A study designed to increase the understanding of the factors leading to low uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening in Primary Care.

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Dr Jason Smith

A study designed to find out whether patients get more relief if they administer their own pain control.

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Professor Paul Stallard

A study designed to help school children who suffer with anxiety.

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Dr Colin Greaves

A pilot study designed to evaluate a new approach to weight loss and physical activity in people with metabolic syndrome.

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Dr Lucy Ellis

A pilot trial of electropalatography (EPG) for children with hearing impairment.

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