Current studies

Brain BIT

Study Aim:  To explore preferences and needs of individuals with mental health, behavioural or neurodevelopmental related symptoms to develop and support the design of future dietary interventions

 What’s involved.  Completion of a questionnaire (10-15 min).  Consent and questionnaire completion online. Choose LPFT from drop down list

The survey will include information on:

• backgrounds and demographics.
• experiences related to living with symptoms of mental health, neurodevelopmental and behavioural conditions,
• their current diet, firstly through questions self-rating the healthiness their diet using a five-point scale, ranging from 'unhealthy' to 'healthy'
• survey respondents will be invited to indicate their preferences for different types of nutritional support interventions

https://rdashresearch1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0STPs5rL14clmsu

Who: All individuals

• aged 14 years and over who have experienced one or more mental health, behavioural or neurodevelopmental related symptoms
• and/or family members/carers,
• or treating professionals working with people experiencing those symptoms

Recruitment End Date: 31/12/2026.   

Permitted means of promoting: There is a poster, social media wording, text message wording and a QR code.

Incentive: Prize Draw (5x £50)

Early Intervention Mission

Do you work with service users aged 16-65 who have a recorded history of First Episode Psychosis (FEP) within the last 3 years?

The Early Intervention Mission study aims to improve the outcomes for people experiencing psychosis. As individuals presenting with FEP face varied outcomes, it’s important to understand early ‘risk markers’ for worse long-term outcomes. This will aid development of a more tailored approach to assessment and treatment and will facilitate distribution of resources to those at the highest risk of poor outcomes.

Participants are asked to:

• Have an in-person baseline visit with one of the LPFT Research Team, whereby they will provide a blood sample and complete some questionnaires (they will receive £50 from the study team as a thank you)
• Complete online self-reported questionnaires at baseline (they will receive £25 from the study team as a thank you)
• Complete online self-reported questionnaires every 6-months for up to three years (payment of £25 only made at the 12-month time-point)

For more information, please contact Charlotte Wesson (lpft.research@nhs.net).

GLAD (depression and anxiety)

An exciting opportunity to take part in the largest study of depression and anxiety.

You can take part in this research if:

• You have or have not experienced clinical anxiety and/or depression during your life
• Be aged 16 and above
• Live in the UK

https://gladstudy.org.uk

OptiCaT (Optimising community C(E)TRs through understanding the experience of people with learning disability and autistic people and investigating their impact on care)

This research study aims to better understand the experiences of autistic people and those with a learning disability who are currently rated Amber or Red on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR).

It explores mental health and behaviour, quality of life, service use and hospital admissions, and whether outcomes differ for those who have had a C(E)TR compared to those who have not.

Participation involves completing questionnaires at three timepoints over 9 months, with a £20 voucher offered at each stage; carers can also take part if applicable.

Individuals aged 14+ may be eligible if they are autistic or have a learning disability, on the DSR, are not currently an inpatient, and can provide consent or have a consultee to advise participation.

If you know someone who may be interested, please email ashlea.russell@nhs.net. You can also visit the OptiCaT website for more information.

Provision for parents on psychiatric inpatient units (POPI)

Trying to improve the experiences of parents who are hospitalised and their families.

Are you:

• A parent (child aged under 18) who has been treated on an inpatient mental health ward since July 2021.
• Someone who has cared for a child whose parent has been hospitalised (since July 2021).
• A healthcare professional who has worked on an adult psychiatric inpatient ward in the past 2 years.

Take part in a short (15 minute), anonymous, online survey to share your views on how hospital visits could be made better for parents and children. Your responses will help us develop better support and guidance for families.

Interested in taking part? Visit the website to find out more: inpatientfamilies.org/participation/

The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) Study

EDGI study looks at genetic risk factors of eating disorders in order to aid treatment and prognosis.

You can take part in this pioneering research if you:

• Are aged 16 years and over.
• Living in England.
• Have experienced symptoms of any eating disorder (you do not need to be clinically diagnosed).

Further details about the EDGI study can be found at: https://edgiuk.org/

Join Dementia Research

Dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face today. The number of people with dementia is set to double over the next 30 years. Research offers hope. It is only through research that we can understand what causes the disease, develop effective treatments, improve care and hopefully one day find a cure.

But for research to progress we need more people to take part in more studies. Our knowledge of dementia currently lags behind that of other major conditions, such as cancer or heart disease. We have to close this gap.

Register to Join Dementia Research to start taking part in vital research studies www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk

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Lincolnshire Care Home Research Community

The Lincolnshire Care Home Research Community Forum takes place bimonthly and we aim to provide opportunities for best practice learning and research delivery/development. It is an opportunity to network and hear from study teams. You can learn how research can improve care, motivate and retain staff, and provide valuable evidence for CQC inspections.

If you are a care home, clinician, academic or member of the public interested in care home research then please contact lpft.carehomeresearch@nhs.net for further details of how to become a Forum member and/or take part in research.   

Research Champions

We have recently launched research champions within the Trust and now have three active champions working with the team. If you are interested in volunteering your time please contact lpft.research@nhs.net to find out more about our rewarding and positive research opportunities.

Information about research champions from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

My Research Experience

We are undertaking the My Research Experience Survey in partnership with the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) RDN (Research Delivery Network) East Midlands. This survey will help us better understand the experience of people taking part in clinical research.

The information you given will be used to understand:

• What works best for patients in the way we do research in the NHS
• Where we can make helpful changes in the way we do things if needed

It may also be used for example in:

• Publicity about the value of research to patients
• Illustrating reports about research

Completion of the survey is voluntary and we do not ask for any identifiable personal details.

General data protection regulation (GDPR) – health and social care research

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came in force on 25 May 2018.  In collaboration with stakeholders and reviewed by the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Health Research Authority (HRA) has provided operational guidance for research delivery in the UK

NHS organisations are expected to provide information on their websites regarding how people’s personal data is being used, and what their rights are under the law.

You can access full information on the Health Research Authority (HRA) website www.hra.nhs.uk/information-about-patients