As a research active organisation, the Research Department at WWL has supported local researchers to develop successful grant applications to deliver ‘home grown’ research.  These applications are done in collaboration with our partners from other Trusts and Universities. For this local led research, the Trust takes on the role of Sponsor.

The Sponsorship Team within the Research Department support researchers to turn their ideas into research studies or clinical trials that will attract funding and with the aim to improve the health and care of the population we serve.

Our aim is to increase the number of successful grant applications led by WWL staff, which in turn will attract and retain high calibre of staff and develop a reputation for being leaders in high quality research.

 

Meet the Sponsorship Team

Helen Spickett – Research Sponsorship Manager

Linzi Heaton – Sponsorship Governance Co-ordinator

Kerry Ackers – Research Business and Administration Officer

As a research idea develops, the sponsorship team will support the development of a study protocol, provide links to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) (see https://www.wwl.nhs.uk/patient-research-advisory-group-ppi) and provide full costings for the funding application.

Once a grant has been approved the Sponsorship Team can provide support and guidance on applying for the required regulatory approvals for the research to begin and will continue to actively manage or when applicable, work with a Clinical Trials Unit to provide sponsor oversight of the research.

 

WWL Led Research

Some examples of the research led by WWL.

HipHOP

Hybrid versus cemented implants for total hip replacement (THR): A randomised feasibility study with embedded qualitative research (NIHR HTA Grant)

 

Led by Professor Tim Board and working with the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre

 

 

Outcome: This is the first feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing fixation methods for patients undergoing THR in the NHS. This study demonstrated that an RCT to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of hybrid vs cemented implants for THR is feasible and appears acceptable to patients where their surgeons support trial participation. The embedded qualitative research provided valuable and important insights into the acceptability of the study.

 

SOFFT

Suture fixation versus tension band wiring for simple olecranon fracture fixation: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial. (NIHR HTA Grant)

Led by Professor Adam Watts and working with the     York Clinical Trials Unit

 

 

 

 

RAPSODI UK

Reverse or Anatomical (replacement) for Painful Shoulder Osteoarthritis: Differences between Interventions. (NIHR HTA Grant)

Led by Professor Ian Trail and working with the  York Clinical Trials Unit

 

 

 

 

 

LOVE-DEB

Large de-NOVo coronary artEry disease treated with sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon: prospective evaluation of safety & efficacy of SELUTION SLR TM drug eluting balloon

Led by Dr Abhishek Kumar and working with the Barts Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Unit