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This study aims to investigate the feasibility, acceptibility and preliminary effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia smartphone application (called Sleep Ninja®) for improving sleep in autistic adolescents (aged 10 to 16 years) with insomnia. Specifically, we aim to: 1) Evaluate the feasibility of Sleep Ninja through examining recruitment rates, intervention completion rates, reasons for non-adherence and participant retention. 2) Qualitatively assess acceptability, utility, appropriateness and suitability of Sleep Ninja 3) Conduct a preliminary examination of the effects of Sleep Ninja on sleep outcomes including insomnia symptoms, total sleep time, wake after sleep onset, sleep efficiency and time spent in bed, as measured objectively via actigraphy and sleep EEG and subjectively via questionnaires and sleep diaries. It is hypothesised that the digital sleep application (Sleep Ninja) will be a feasible sleep intervention as indicated by high uptake, completion, and retention rates, and that the app will be acceptable to adolescents, and its use will suggest improvement in sleep outcomes.

This study will evaluate whether a structured optometry-led vision assessment and referral pathway (VA-RIS) improves the identification and management of vision impairment in adults admitted for rehabilitation following stroke or falls-related fractures. Participants will be randomly allocated to receive either the VA-RIS intervention or usual care. The intervention includes a comprehensive eye examination during admission and follow-up screening after discharge, with referrals made as needed. The study will assess whether vision problems are more likely to be documented and addressed when the VA-RIS model is used. We hypothesise that the VA-RIS pathway will lead to better identification of vision impairment and improved referral outcomes.

The overall aim of this study is to establish the feasibility of a treatment approach using alternate-weekly dosing of incretin medication for weight maintenance after weight loss.

The primary purpose of this study is to see if titration of statin therapy can improve adherence and therefore outcomes while reducing the known side effects of statin therapy

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a mediterranean meal box for people living with Parkinson's disease and their family. It is hypothesised that the meal box will be safe and practical for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their family to use. Furthermore, it is expected that it will promote healthy cooking and eating behaviours and better quality of life.

Polysomnography (PSG) remains as the gold standard for diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in children as it provides comprehensive monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological functions. However, the procedure’s requirement for overnight hospital stays and skilled personnel poses significant challenges including long wait times, high costs and difficulties in reflecting daily sleep patterns due to the unnatural sleeping environment. Alternatives like smartphone videos and overnight oximetry, though more accessible, lack diagnostic accuracy. This study aims to address these limitations, by introducing a minimally invasive on-mattress device capable of recording body position, acoustic, respiratory and cardiac signals, with oximetry data (via a pulse oximeter) to identify breathing issues during sleep. We hypothesise that this device will simplify and improve the diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing in children.

Polysomnography (PSG) currently remains the gold standard for diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in children as it provides comprehensive monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological functions during sleep. However, paediatric PSG requires a 1-night in hospital stay with extensive instrumentation with multiple wires and sensors setup and monitored by skilled personnel. This process poses significant challenges that include long wait times, child and parental distress from the procedures and unnatural sleeping environment, high costs and problems of extrapolating 1-night PSG results to usual sleep at home. Alternatives like smartphone videos and overnight oximetry, though more accessible, lack diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. This study aims to address these limitations by introducing a minimally intrusive on-mattress device capable of recording body position, acoustic, respiratory and cardiac signals, along with oximetry data (via a pulse oximeter) to identify breathing issues during sleep in the normal home sleeping environment. Following successful proof-of-concept trials in adults, this study seeks to pilot test the use of this device in children to assess potential clinical utility, feasibility and reliability compared to PSG and overnight oximetry in paediatric sleep medicine care.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Growing Screw is a preferable or non-preferable screw compared to the traditional screw in the treatment of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Patients will be randomly allocated to each group and will receive the screw through a single surgical procedure. They will then be closely followed-up and information about the two screws will be gathered and statistically compared to determine which is better for long term hip function and pain.

In this study, we are evaluating the effectiveness of a sexual violence prevention program called CaRE (Consent and Relationship Education), designed for university students living in student accommodation. The program aims to improve students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to consent and sexual violence. There are three groups in the study: one group will receive four CaRE sessions, another group will do a shorter version with three sessions, and the third group will not receive the program during the study but will have the chance to do the program later. By comparing outcomes across these groups, we aim to understand the impact of the CaRE program and whether the full or shorter version produces stronger outcomes. We anticipate that students who participate in the program will show increased knowledge of sexual violence, improved confidence and skills in negotiating consent and respectful relationships, and reduced endorsement of harmful attitudes and behaviours.

This study aims to investigate the effects of a 4-week Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) program on speech and swallowing in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who have undergone Deep Brain Stimulation to the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS). While EMST has shown benefits in PD populations, its impact following STN-DBS has not yet been explored. Twenty-four eligible participants will complete pre- and post-intervention testing, with home-based EMST sessions conducted five times per week. Outcome measures will include speech, voice, and swallowing assessments, alongside quality of life and cognitive screening. Results will be analysed using linear mixed models to evaluate the effectiveness of EMST in improving communication-related outcomes in this population.