Email lpt.research@nhs.net to find out more about the studies below.
DECODE-2, Learning Disabilities
NIHR DECODE: Data-driven machinE-learning aided stratification and management of multiple long-term COnditions in adults with intellectual disabilitiEs
Some people with learning disabilities have health problems that last a long time.
The DECODE project wants to help people with learning disabilities have better healthcare. The researchers want to talk to people about what they think is good and bad about their healthcare. The researchers will use computers to organise the information. DECODE is part of 7 research studies across the UK using artificial intelligence. It is funded by the NIHR. The principal investigators for this study are Dr Satheesh Gangadharan and Thomas Jun
For more information, please see our website https://decode-project.org/research/PI: Dr Satheesh Gangadharan
LPT: Dr Reza Kiani, Amy Wilkins, Sarah Rabbitte
ADEPT-2, Depression in Autism
The ADEPT-2 study is investigating if guided self-help (GSH) is helpful in reducing depression experienced by autistic adults.
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder are more likely to be affected by depression than those in the general population.ADEPT-2 is a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial of guided self-help versus treatment as usual for depression for autistic adults. This study is closed to recruitment.
Principal Investigator: Dr Mary Barrett and Dr Sam Tromans
Research Delivery Team: Dr Sarah Baillon, Joy Fellows
EDGI, Eating Disorders
EDGI is the largest ever genetic research study of eating disorders.
Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) is the largest ever genetic research study of eating disorders, to understand how genes can influence an individual’s risk for developing bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and anorexia nervosa. The EDGI Study is open to anyone over the age of 16 who has experienced or is currently experiencing an eating disorder. Participants in EDGI will provide a saliva DNA sample and complete a series of online questionnaires. Further information can be found here: https://edgi.org/
Principal Investigator: Caroline Webb
LPT Staff: Meera Bentley, Eating Disorders Service
Adult Eating Disorder Assessment Accuracy Study v1.0, Eating Disorders
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a eating disorder diagnostic interview
There is a need for ways to reliably identify symptoms of common forms of eating disorders. The research team have developed an eating disorder diagnostic interview. The team aim to compare their findings from this new interview with those from widely used questionnaires, as well as specialist clinician assessments. This will help to develop benchmarks to estimate the prevalence of eating disorder symptoms and diagnoses both in adults referred to specialist eating disorder services and in the wider population.
Principal Investigator: Dr Sam Tromans
Research Delivery Team: Victory Olutuase
LPT Staff: Leanne Haynes, Dr Rebecca Perry, Eating Disorders Services
The PETAL Intervention, Eating Disorders
The PETAL Intervention aims to support adults with learning disabilities who display aggressive challenging behaviour
This is a study that aims to develop and test a PErsonalised Treatment package for Adults with Learning disabilities who display aggressive challenging behaviour (PETAL) alongside treatment as usual, compared to treatment as usual alone. The therapy aims to support adults with learning disability and their carers and may lead to a change in current practice.
Principal Investigator: Dr Asit Biswas
Research Delivery Team: Joanna McGarr, Naomi Gurr
LPT Staff: Dr Avinash Hiremath (Co-PI), Dr Chika Agbo, Dr Gemma Lewin
The information on this page is correct as of December 2024.