Current Research Studies

Manchester Academic Critical Care predominantly covers the Intensive Care Units of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, North Manchester General Hospital). There is some overlap with the Emergency Departments and Anaesthesia  Departments at these sites.

The studies below are the ones open to recruitment in critical care. You can find out more by opening the links and contacting us at macc@manchester.ac.uk. You can get involved as a student, trainee or senior doctor, nurse or allied healthcare professional.

Open studies at MFT

ADAPT Sepsis

Can daily biomarker monitoring safely reduce antibiotic duration in patients with sepsis? CI Prof Paul Dark.

ASPIFLU

Investigating the risks of Aspergillus infection related to severe influenza.

A-STOP

Assessing the performance of 3 new rapid tests to diagnose Candida infections and identifying the optimal test for diagnosing Candida.

SIGNET

Evaluating the benefits of a single dose of Simvastatin given to potential organ donors declared dead by neurological criteria on outcomes in organ recipients.

GENOMICC

Do genetic factors influence our susceptibility to critical illness?

MARCH

Do muco-actives in acute respiratory failure patients improve clinical outcomes compared to usual airway clearance?

REMAP CAP

Investigating new treatment options for COVID-19 patients in the ICU. PI Tim Felton.

REALIST

Repair of acute respiratory distress syndrome using stroll cells.

SEA CTV

Prototype medical device for Safe and Effective Above Cuff Vocalisation in patients with a tracheostomy in the ICU. CI Brendan McGrath

Get in touch

Contact us by email, telephone and social media to find out more about our research: macc@manchester.ac.uk.

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