Liz Randell
Research Fellow - Senior Trial Manager
- randelle@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2068 7608
- 418F, 4th Floor, Neuadd Meirionnydd, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4YS
Overview
I am an experienced Trial Manager and trials methodologist at the Centre for Trials Research working in the Mind, Brain and Neuroscience division. My interests lie mainly in the field of neurodevelopmental research and delivering both behavioural and medicinal interventions.
I am currently the Conference Liaison Officer for the UK Society of Behavioural Medicine (UKSBM) Executive Committee.
Biography
Career overview
- 2020-present: Research Associate, Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University
- 2019-2020: Research Fellow (Secondment), Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University
- 2011-2019: Research Associate, Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University
- 2007-2011: Research Assistant, South East Wales Trials Unit, Cardiff University
Publications
2021
- Randell, E., McNamara, R. and Busse, M. 2021. Process evaluation in intellectual disability research: A case study and the need for adaptation of frameworks. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (10.1111/jar.12938)
- Latchem-Hastings, J.et al. 2021. Lifestyle, exercise and activity package for people living with progressive multiple sclerosis (LEAP-MS): protocol for a single-arm feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 7, article number: 111. (10.1186/s40814-021-00852-w)
- Ramdharry, G.et al. 2021. Proposing a core outcome set for physical activity and exercise interventions in people with rare neurological conditions. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
2020
- Doherty, A. J.et al. 2020. Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review. BJGP Open 4(3), article number: 101030. (10.3399/bjgpopen20X101030)
2019
- Randell, E.et al. 2019. Sensory integration therapy versus usual care for sensory processing difficulties in autism spectrum disorder in children: study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.. Trials 20, article number: 113. (10.1186/s13063-019-3205-y)
- Flynn, S.et al. 2019. Who’s challenging who?: A co-produced approach for training staff in learning disability services about challenging behaviour. Tizard Learning Disability Review 24(4), pp. 192-199. (10.1108/TLDR-03-2019-0013)
2018
- Flynn, S.et al. 2018. Is the amount of exposure to aggressive challenging behaviour related to staff work-related 14 well-being in intellectual disability services? Evidence from a clustered research design.. Research in Developmental Disabilities 81, pp. 155-161. (10.1016/j.ridd.2018.04.006)
- Hastings, R.et al. 2018. Who’s challenging who training for staff empathy towards adults with challenging behaviour: cluster randomised controlled trial. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 62(9), pp. 798-813. (10.1111/jir.12536)
- Randell, E.et al. 2018. Current practices in clinical neurofeedback with functional MRI—Analysis of a survey using the TIDieR checklist. European Psychiatry 50, pp. 28-33. (10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.10.011)
2017
- Randell, E.et al. 2017. Effectiveness of the ‘Who’s Challenging Who’ support staff training intervention to improve attitudes and empathy towards adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial.. Trials 18, article number: 460. (10.1186/s13063-017-2175-1)
- McNamara, R.et al. 2017. A pilot randomised controlled trial of community-led ANtipsychotic Drug REduction for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Project Report. [Online]. Health Technology Assessment. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta21470
2016
- Randell, E.et al. 2016. The use of everolimus in the treatment of neurocognitive problems in tuberous sclerosis (TRON): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 17, article number: 398. (10.1186/s13063-016-1446-6)
2015
- Randell, E.et al. 2015. Challenges of a community based pragmatic, randomised controlled trial of weight loss maintenance. BMC Research Notes 8(1), article number: 802. (10.1186/s13104-015-1791-7)
- Randell, E.et al. 2015. Eligibility for interventions, co-occurrence and risk factors for unhealthy behaviours in patients consulting for routine primary care: results from the Pre-Empt study. BMC Family Practice 16, article number: 133. (10.1186/s12875-015-0359-x)
- Simpson, S. A.et al. 2015. A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a motivational interviewing-based intervention for weight loss maintenance in adults. Health Technology Assessment 19(50) (10.3310/hta19500)
2013
- Butler, C. C.et al. 2013. Training practitioners to deliver opportunistic multiple behaviour change counselling in primary care: a cluster randomised trial. BMJ 346, article number: f1191. (10.1136/bmj.f1191)
2010
- Spanou, C.et al. 2010. Preventing disease through opportunistic, rapid engagement by primary care teams using behaviour change counselling (PRE-EMPT): protocol for a general practice-based cluster randomised trial. BMC Family Practice 11(1), pp. 69. (10.1186/1471-2296-11-69)
Current trials:
I am part of the following trial teams:
SenITA: A pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial of Sensory Integration Therapy versus usual care for sensory processing difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder in children: impact on behavioural difficulties, adaptive skills and socialisation. CI - Dr Rachel McNamara (Cardiff University); Co-CI - Sue Delport (Cardiff University).
Moving On: COVID-19 and rough sleepers: a randomised controlled trial testing models of housing and support to reduce risks of COVID-19 infection and homelessness. CI - Dr Peter Mackie (Cardiff University); Co-CI - Dr Rebecca Cannings-John (Cardiff University).
TAPERS: Treating Anxiety to PrevEnt Relapse in Schizophrenia: a feasibility trial. CI - Dr Jeremy Hall (Cardiff University); Co-CI - Dr James Waters (Cardiff University).
Zippy's Friends: A randomised feasibility study of a school-based emotional literacy programme (Zippy's Friends) for children with intellectual disabilities (ZF-SEND). CI - Dr Biza Stenfert-Kroese (University of Birmingham)
STORM: The Standing up for Myself (STORM) psychosocial group intervention for young people and adults with intellectual disabilities - feasibility study. CI - Professor Katrina Scior (UCL).
MoodHwb: Mood and well-being in young people. Fellowship. CI - Dr Rhys Bevan-Jones (Cardiff University).
PARC: Physical activity and exercise interventions for people with rare neurological disorders. CI - Dr Gita Ramdharry (UCL); Co-CI - Professor Monica Busse (Cardiff University).
Co-applicant
SenITA: A pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial of Sensory Integration Therapy versus usual care for sensory processing difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder in children: impact on behavioural difficulties, adaptive skills and socialisation.
Zippy's Friends: A randomised feasibility study of a school-based emotional literacy programme (Zippy's Friends) for children with intellectual disabilities (ZF-SEND). CI - Dr Biza Stenfert-Kroese (University of Birmingham).
Schema: Secure Care Hospital Evaluation of Manualised (interpersonal) Art-Psychotherapy: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Fellowship. CI - Dr Simon Hackett (Newcastle University).
I Am PAL: Improving Access to priMary care for People with Autism and Learning disabilities. CI - Professor Umesh Chauhan (UCLAN).
Previous studies
TRON: A randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled study of RAD001 (Everolimus) in the treatment of neurocognitive problems in tuberous sclerosis.
BRAINTRAIN: Taking imaging into the therapeutic domain:Self-regulation of brain systems for mental disorders.
Who's Challenging Who? A cluster randomised controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a staff training intervention to improve support staff attitudes and empathy towards adults with learning disability and challenging behaviours. ISRCTN 53763600
ANDREA-LD: Community led antipsychotic drug reduction in adults with learning disabilities.ISRCTN 38126962, EudraCT 2013-000389-12.