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Case Studies

Through our research, we’re making a real difference to people’s lives. Browse stories in this section to learn more about how we’re improving health through the work we do.

George’s story

George’s story

Taking part in a clinical research trial has allowed eight year old Spiderman-fan, George, to make the most of his childhood.

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Josie’s story

Josie’s story

Josie was diagnosed with Glaucoma six years ago. Her eyes were starting to deteriorate when she was offered the opportunity to take part in a trial for a stent to reduce the pressure in her eye.

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Leo and Pat’s story

Leo and Pat’s story

Leo and his wife Pat engaged in a trial of an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s disease at the NIHR / Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility at MFT.

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Ava’s story

Ava’s story

Ava’s parents were told their previously healthy and happy little six-month old girl had only weeks to live. Learn more about how research has given them their daughter back.

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Richard’s story

Richard’s story

Richard attended a focus group to help further enhance physiotherapy services after an accident left him with a painful shoulder injury.

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Wajid’s story

Wajid’s story

Wajid Iqbal suffers from kidney disease and receives treatment at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Wajid is helping to research methods for raising awareness of organ donation in the South Asian community.

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Andy’s story

Andy’s story

Andy, who has the inherited condition congenital cholesteatoma, was one of the first patients to receive Botox treatment through our multi-disciplinary facial function clinic.

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