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Dr Paula Foscarini-Craggs
(she/her)
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for Paula Foscarini-Craggs
Research Associate - Trial Manager
Overview
I am a Research Associate and Trial Manager in the Centre for Trials Research. I work within the Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity, and the Mind Brain and Neuroscience themes.
I have an interest in research that looks at the intersection between psychology and exercise with a particular focus on motivation, goal setting, and social support.
Publication
2026
- Foscarini-Craggs, P. et al. 2026. Working with underrepresented groups: lessons from the SCHEMA trial. Trials 27 (1) 146. (10.1186/s13063-026-09560-3)
2025
- Condie, J. et al. 2025. Statistical and health economic analysis plan for a secure care hospital evaluation of manualised (interpersonal) art-psychotherapy: the SCHEMA randomized controlled trial. Trials 26 (1) 227. (10.1186/s13063-025-08934-3)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care (forensic) hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.2)
- Kalra, A. et al., 2025. Does the use of intravenous immunoglobulin improve clinical outcomes in adults with autoimmune encephalitis? A systematic review. Brain and Behavior 15 (5) e70491. (10.1002/brb3.70491)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.1)
2023
- Bisson, J. et al. 2023. Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of guided self-help versus individual cognitive behavioural therapy with a trauma focus for post-traumatic stress disorder (RAPID). Health Technology Assessment 27 26. (10.3310/YTQW8336)
- McNarry, M. et al., 2023. 3d-printing physical activity in youth: an autotopographical approach to behaviour change. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20 (2) 1530. (10.3390/ijerph20021530)
2022
- Bisson, J. I. et al. 2022. Guided, internet based, cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial (RAPID). BMJ 377 e069405. (10.1136/bmj-2021-069405)
2021
- Foscarini-Craggs, P. , Lowe, R. and Lee, M. 2021. Changes over time in the relationship between weight, body fat, motivation, impulsivity and eating behaviour. BMC Public Health 21 1353. (10.1186/s12889-021-11402-7)
2020
- Greenwood, R. et al., 2020. Letter on Predicting the number of sites needed to deliver a multicentre clinical trial within a limited time frame in the UK. Trials 21 (1) 873. (10.1186/s13063-020-04798-x)
Articles
- Foscarini-Craggs, P. et al. 2026. Working with underrepresented groups: lessons from the SCHEMA trial. Trials 27 (1) 146. (10.1186/s13063-026-09560-3)
- Condie, J. et al. 2025. Statistical and health economic analysis plan for a secure care hospital evaluation of manualised (interpersonal) art-psychotherapy: the SCHEMA randomized controlled trial. Trials 26 (1) 227. (10.1186/s13063-025-08934-3)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care (forensic) hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.2)
- Kalra, A. et al., 2025. Does the use of intravenous immunoglobulin improve clinical outcomes in adults with autoimmune encephalitis? A systematic review. Brain and Behavior 15 (5) e70491. (10.1002/brb3.70491)
- Hackett, S. S. et al., 2025. Secure care hospital evaluation of manualised interpersonal art-psychotherapy (SCHEMA): A randomised controlled trial protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]. NIHR Open Research 5 21. (10.3310/nihropenres.13801.1)
- Bisson, J. et al. 2023. Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of guided self-help versus individual cognitive behavioural therapy with a trauma focus for post-traumatic stress disorder (RAPID). Health Technology Assessment 27 26. (10.3310/YTQW8336)
- McNarry, M. et al., 2023. 3d-printing physical activity in youth: an autotopographical approach to behaviour change. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20 (2) 1530. (10.3390/ijerph20021530)
- Bisson, J. I. et al. 2022. Guided, internet based, cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial (RAPID). BMJ 377 e069405. (10.1136/bmj-2021-069405)
- Foscarini-Craggs, P. , Lowe, R. and Lee, M. 2021. Changes over time in the relationship between weight, body fat, motivation, impulsivity and eating behaviour. BMC Public Health 21 1353. (10.1186/s12889-021-11402-7)
- Greenwood, R. et al., 2020. Letter on Predicting the number of sites needed to deliver a multicentre clinical trial within a limited time frame in the UK. Trials 21 (1) 873. (10.1186/s13063-020-04798-x)
Research
Research Interests
- Motivation
- Exercise and Physical Activty
- Social Support
- Behaviour Change
- Psychology
Teaching
- Introduction to SPSS, Doctoral Academy
Biography
Education and Qualificaitons
- 2010-BA (Hons) Psychology, Glendon COllege, York University, Canada
- 2016- PhD, "The Impact of Motivation and Impulsivity on Persistence of Diet and Exercise", Department of Psychology, Swansea University, Wales
Career Overview
- 2019- Research Assosciate/Trial Manager, Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University
- 2017-2019- Research Assistant/Data Manager, Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University
- 2017- Research Assistant, School of Sport and Exercise Science, Swansea University
- 2017- Research Assistant, Centre for Innovative Ageing, Swansea University
- 2016- Research Impact Co-ordinator, Department of Psychology, Swansea University
- 2011-2015- Demonstrator/Marker for undergraduate practical Classes, Department of Psychology, Swansea University
Supervisions
I am interested in projects related to:
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Clinical Trial Management
- People Seeking Sanctuary
- Physical Activity
Contact Details
Research themes
Specialisms
- health and wellbeing
- Exercise Medicine
- Sports science and exercise
- mental health
- Physical Activity