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Overview
I am an experienced Senior Trial Manager and trials methodologist at the Centre for Trials Research working in the Brain Health and Mental Wellbeing 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.
Publication
2024
- Stenfert Kroese, B. et al. 2024. Emotional literacy programme in special schools for children with a learning disability in England: the ZF-SEND feasibility RCT. Public Health Research 12(15) (10.3310/JTJY8001)
- Kohn, C. et al. 2024. Remotely delivered video interaction guidance for families of children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services: protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols 13, article number: e54619. (10.2196/54619)
- Totsika, V. et al. 2024. Mapping the pathway and support offered to children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services in the UK.. BJPsych Bulletin (10.1192/bjb.2024.63)
- Deere, R. et al. 2024. Multi-domain self-management in older people with osteoarthritis and multimorbidities: protocol for the TIPTOE randomised controlled trial. Trials 25, article number: 557. (10.1186/s13063-024-08380-7)
- Buscemi, V. et al. 2024. Exploring the issues that influence how people with rare neurological conditions engage in physical activity. Disability and Rehabilitation 46(13), pp. 2789-2798. (10.1080/09638288.2023.2230128)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Watch Me Play!: protocol for a feasibility study of a remotely delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (ages 0–8) across UK early years and children’s services. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 10(1), article number: 55. (10.1186/s40814-024-01491-7)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Exploring critical intervention features and trial processes in the evaluation of sensory integration therapy for autistic children. BMC Trials 25(1), article number: 131. (10.1186/s13063-024-07957-6)
- Scior, K. et al. 2024. Digital adaptation of the Standing up for Myself intervention in young people and adults with intellectual disabilities: the STORM feasibility study. Project Report. [Online]. National Institute for Health Research. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3310/NCBU6224
2023
- Bevan-Jones, R. et al. 2023. Further development and feasibility randomised controlled trial of a digital programme for adolescent depression, MoodHwb: study protocol. BMJ Open 13(6), article number: e070369. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070369)
- Richardson, L. et al. 2023. Standing up for Myself (STORM): Adapting and piloting a web-delivered psychosocial group intervention for people with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 137, article number: 104496. (10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104496)
2022
- Milosevic, S. et al. 2022. Understanding the support experiences of families of children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: A qualitative study.. Health Expectations 25(3), pp. 1118-1130. (10.1111/hex.13465)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Sensory integration therapy for children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: the SenITA RCT. Health Technology Assessment 26(29) (10.3310/TQGE0020)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Moving on trial: Protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of models of housing and support to reduce risks of COVID-19 infection and homelessness.. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 8, article number: 23. (10.1186/s40814-022-00984-7)
- Randell, E., McNamara, R. and Busse, M. 2022. Process evaluation in intellectual disability research: A case study and the need for adaptation of frameworks. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 35(1), pp. 188-195. (10.1111/jar.12938)
2021
- Shepherd, V., Wood, F., Robling, M., Randell, E. and Hood, K. 2021. Development of a core outcome set for the evaluation of interventions to enhance trial participation decisions on behalf of adults who lack capacity to consent: a mixed methods study (COnSiDER Study). Trials 22, article number: 935. (10.1186/s13063-021-05883-5)
- 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 2, article number: 705474. (10.3389/fresc.2021.705474)
- 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)
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., Hastings, R., McNamara, R., Gillespie, D., Randell, E., Richards, L. and Taylor, Z. 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., Hastings, R., Gillespie, D., McNamara, R. and Randell, E. 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., McNamara, R., Subramanian, L., Hood, K. and Linden, D. 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., Hastings, R., McNamara, R., Knight, R., Gillespie, D. and Taylor, Z. 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., McNamara, R., Shaw, C., Espinasse, A. and Simpson, S. A. 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., Pickles, T., Simpson, S. A., Spanou, C., McCambridge, J., Hood, K. and Butler, C. C. 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)
Articles
- Stenfert Kroese, B. et al. 2024. Emotional literacy programme in special schools for children with a learning disability in England: the ZF-SEND feasibility RCT. Public Health Research 12(15) (10.3310/JTJY8001)
- Kohn, C. et al. 2024. Remotely delivered video interaction guidance for families of children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services: protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols 13, article number: e54619. (10.2196/54619)
- Totsika, V. et al. 2024. Mapping the pathway and support offered to children with an intellectual disability referred to specialist mental health services in the UK.. BJPsych Bulletin (10.1192/bjb.2024.63)
- Deere, R. et al. 2024. Multi-domain self-management in older people with osteoarthritis and multimorbidities: protocol for the TIPTOE randomised controlled trial. Trials 25, article number: 557. (10.1186/s13063-024-08380-7)
- Buscemi, V. et al. 2024. Exploring the issues that influence how people with rare neurological conditions engage in physical activity. Disability and Rehabilitation 46(13), pp. 2789-2798. (10.1080/09638288.2023.2230128)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Watch Me Play!: protocol for a feasibility study of a remotely delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (ages 0–8) across UK early years and children’s services. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 10(1), article number: 55. (10.1186/s40814-024-01491-7)
- Randell, E. et al. 2024. Exploring critical intervention features and trial processes in the evaluation of sensory integration therapy for autistic children. BMC Trials 25(1), article number: 131. (10.1186/s13063-024-07957-6)
- Bevan-Jones, R. et al. 2023. Further development and feasibility randomised controlled trial of a digital programme for adolescent depression, MoodHwb: study protocol. BMJ Open 13(6), article number: e070369. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070369)
- Richardson, L. et al. 2023. Standing up for Myself (STORM): Adapting and piloting a web-delivered psychosocial group intervention for people with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 137, article number: 104496. (10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104496)
- Milosevic, S. et al. 2022. Understanding the support experiences of families of children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: A qualitative study.. Health Expectations 25(3), pp. 1118-1130. (10.1111/hex.13465)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Sensory integration therapy for children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: the SenITA RCT. Health Technology Assessment 26(29) (10.3310/TQGE0020)
- Randell, E. et al. 2022. Moving on trial: Protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of models of housing and support to reduce risks of COVID-19 infection and homelessness.. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 8, article number: 23. (10.1186/s40814-022-00984-7)
- Randell, E., McNamara, R. and Busse, M. 2022. Process evaluation in intellectual disability research: A case study and the need for adaptation of frameworks. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 35(1), pp. 188-195. (10.1111/jar.12938)
- Shepherd, V., Wood, F., Robling, M., Randell, E. and Hood, K. 2021. Development of a core outcome set for the evaluation of interventions to enhance trial participation decisions on behalf of adults who lack capacity to consent: a mixed methods study (COnSiDER Study). Trials 22, article number: 935. (10.1186/s13063-021-05883-5)
- 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 2, article number: 705474. (10.3389/fresc.2021.705474)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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., Hastings, R., McNamara, R., Gillespie, D., Randell, E., Richards, L. and Taylor, Z. 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)
- Flynn, S., Hastings, R., Gillespie, D., McNamara, R. and Randell, E. 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., McNamara, R., Subramanian, L., Hood, K. and Linden, D. 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)
- Randell, E., Hastings, R., McNamara, R., Knight, R., Gillespie, D. and Taylor, Z. 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)
- 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)
- Randell, E., McNamara, R., Shaw, C., Espinasse, A. and Simpson, S. A. 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., Pickles, T., Simpson, S. A., Spanou, C., McCambridge, J., Hood, K. and Butler, C. C. 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)
- 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)
- 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)
Monographs
- Scior, K. et al. 2024. Digital adaptation of the Standing up for Myself intervention in young people and adults with intellectual disabilities: the STORM feasibility study. Project Report. [Online]. National Institute for Health Research. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3310/NCBU6224
- 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
Research
Co-applicant
I am co-applicant on the following studies:
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) and Sue Delport (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).
Schema: Secure Care Hospital Evaluation of Manualised (interpersonal) Art-Psychotherapy: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Fellowship. CI - Dr Simon Hackett (Newcastle University).
TRAK-MSK: A randomised controlled feasibility study of TRAK musculoskeletal digital self-management physiotherapy intervention for individuals with musculoskeletal pain. CI - Dr Kate Button (Cardiff and Vale University Health Board/Cardiff University)
Watch Me Play!: A pilot feasibility study of a remotely-delivered intervention to promote mental health resilience for children (age 0-8) across UK early years and children’s services. CI - Dr Eilis Kennedy (Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust) and Dr Vaso Tosika (University College London).
VIG: A feasibility trial of remotely-delivered Video Interaction Guidance [VIG] for families of children with a learning disability referred to specialist mental health services. CI - Dr Vaso Totsika (University College London).
I Am PAL: Improving Access to priMary care for People with Autism and Learning disabilities. CI - Professor Umesh Chauhan (UCLAN).
Other research
I have also been part of the teams delivering the following research:
MoodHwb: Mood and well-being in young people. Fellowship. CI - Dr Rhys Bevan-Jones (Cardiff University).
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.
PARC: Physical activity and exercise interventions for people with rare neurological disorders. CI - Dr Gita Ramdharry (UCL); Co-CI - Professor Monica Busse (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).
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).
Biography
Career overview
- 2021-Present: Research Fellow, Centre for Trials Research Cardiff University
- 2020-2021: 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
Contact Details
RandellE@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29206 87608
Neuadd Meirionnydd, Floor 4th, Room 418F, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4YS
+44 29206 87608
Neuadd Meirionnydd, Floor 4th, Room 418F, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4YS