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Registry of approved studies

Studies approved by the committee, with their approval period. Participants and sponsors can check that a study is approved.

StudyPrincipal investigatorCertificateApprovedValid untilStatus
Accuracy of home blood pressure monitors brought to clinicHREC-2026-0017 · Observational Dr. James WhitakerMedicine HREC-COA-2026/0016 13 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2027 Approved
Use of artificial intelligence tools by university students for courseworkHREC-2026-0016 · Survey Dr. Hannah BrooksEducation HREC-COA-2026/0015 29 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2027 Approved
Balance training for older adults: participants' experiencesHREC-2026-0014 · Qualitative Dr. Kwame MensahSport and Exercise Science HREC-COA-2026/0014 15 Aug 2026 15 Aug 2027 Approved
Walking to school: patterns and barriers in two townsHREC-2026-0013 · Survey Dr. Sofia LindgrenPublic Health HREC-COA-2026/0013 22 Jul 2026 22 Jul 2027 Approved
Study habits of undergraduate students: an anonymous online surveyHREC-2026-0012 · Survey Dr. Hannah BrooksEducation HREC-COA-2026/0012 7 Jul 2026 Approved
Medicines information needs of older adults leaving hospitalHREC-2026-0011 · Qualitative Dr. Omar HaddadPharmacy HREC-COA-2026/0011 1 Jul 2026 1 Jul 2027 Approved
Recovery drinks after endurance running: a taste and tolerance studyHREC-2026-0010 · Interventional Dr. Ben CarterSport and Exercise Science HREC-COA-2026/0010 14 Jun 2026 14 Jun 2027 Approved
Peer mentoring and the wellbeing of first-year university students: a mixed-methods studyHREC-2026-0009 · Survey Liam ChenPsychology HREC-COA-2026/0009 1 Jun 2026 1 Jun 2027 Approved
Night-shift work and wellbeing of hospital nursesHREC-2026-0008 · Survey Dr. Maya OkaforNursing HREC-COA-2026/0008 14 May 2026 14 May 2027 Approved
Breastfeeding support groups and duration of breastfeedingHREC-2026-0007 · Survey Dr. Isabel NunezNursing HREC-COA-2026/0007 25 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2027 Approved
Use of telephone follow-up after hospital discharge: a records reviewHREC-2026-0006 · Records Dr. James WhitakerMedicine HREC-COA-2026/0006 11 Apr 2026 11 Apr 2027 Approved
Grip strength norms in adults aged 20-80HREC-2026-0004 · Observational Dr. Kwame MensahSport and Exercise Science HREC-COA-2026/0005 15 Mar 2026 15 Mar 2027 Approved
Food environments around secondary schools: a mapping study with student interviewsHREC-2026-0003 · Qualitative Dr. Sofia LindgrenPublic Health HREC-COA-2026/0004 20 Feb 2026 20 Feb 2027 Approved
Supervised exercise in the first three months after stroke: a feasibility studyHREC-2026-0002 · Interventional Dr. Kwame MensahSport and Exercise Science HREC-COA-2026/0003 20 Feb 2026 20 Feb 2027 Approved
Community pharmacists' role in smoking cessation: interviewsHREC-2026-0001 · Qualitative Dr. Omar HaddadPharmacy HREC-COA-2026/0002 3 Feb 2026 3 Feb 2027 Approved
Parents' views of homework in primary schoolsHREC-2025-0006 · Survey Dr. Hannah BrooksEducation HREC-COA-2026/0001 12 Jan 2026 12 Jan 2027 Approved
Nurses' confidence in recognising sepsis: a national surveyHREC-2025-0005 · Survey Dr. Maya OkaforNursing HREC-COA-2025/0006 23 Dec 2025 23 Dec 2026 Approved
Hamstring flexibility in amateur footballers: a cross-sectional studyHREC-2025-0004 · Observational Dr. Ben CarterSport and Exercise Science HREC-COA-2025/0005 11 Dec 2025 11 Dec 2026 Approved
Women's experiences of continuity of midwifery careHREC-2025-0003 · Qualitative Dr. Isabel NunezNursing HREC-COA-2025/0004 17 Nov 2025 17 Nov 2026 Approved
Physical activity counselling in primary care: a cluster randomised trialHREC-2024-0001 · Interventional Dr. James WhitakerMedicine HREC-COA-2024/0001 7 Nov 2025 7 Nov 2026 Closed
Vitamin D supplements and muscle strength in adults over 65: a randomised placebo-controlled trialHREC-2025-0002 · Interventional Dr. Sofia LindgrenPublic Health HREC-COA-2025/0002 21 Oct 2025 21 Oct 2026 Approval expired
A smartphone app to support medication adherence in adults with hypertensionHREC-2025-0001 · Interventional Dr. Omar HaddadPharmacy HREC-COA-2025/0001 5 Sep 2025 5 Sep 2026 Approval expired