Contact information
Research groups
Websites
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OPAL cohort study
Research study
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BOOST Trial
Clinical trial
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GRRAND-F Trial
Clinical trial
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MMoST Trial
Clinical trial
Alana Morris
BSc (Hons), MSc
RRIO Study Manager
I am Study Manager for the Centre for Rehabilitation Research in Oxford (RRIO), a group I have been part of for over 10 years.
I manage the MMoST trial (Maximising Mobility and Strength Training) which aims to find out if older people who take extra protein by having a protein drink, as well as joining an exercise programme, experience better walking outcomes and have a better quality of life. I also manage the Oxford Pain, Activity and Lifestyle (OPAL) study, a large cohort study which aims to improve the primary care management of low back pain in older people.
Prior to this I managed the GRRAND-F trial (Getting Recovery Right After Neck Dissection) as maternity cover. The GRRAND-F trial aimed to assess the feasibility of a physiotherapy intervention for patients following neck dissection surgery for head and neck cancer.
Before coming to Oxford in 2014, I worked for the NIHR Clinical Research Network as a Senior Research Officer, facilitating the set-up and delivery of studies in primary care.
I have a background in health psychology and a particular interest in behavioural interventions.
Recent publications
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Mobility and strength training with and without protein supplements for pre-frail or frail older adults with low protein intake: the Maximising Mobility and Strength Training (MMoST) feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol
Biggin K. et al, (2023), Nihr open research, 3
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Improving the understanding and management of back pain in older adults: the BOOST research programme including RCT and OPAL cohort
WILLIAMSON E. et al, (2023), Programme grants for applied research
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The Prevalence of Back and Leg Pain and the Cross-sectional Association With Adverse Health Outcomes in Community Dwelling Older Adults in England.
Williamson E. et al, (2021), Spine (phila pa 1976), 46, 54 - 61
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Musculoskeletal pain and loneliness, social support and social engagement among older adults: Analysis of the Oxford Pain, Activity and Lifestyle cohort.
Nicolson PJA. et al, (2020), Musculoskeletal care
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Cohort profile: Oxford Pain, Activity and Lifestyle (OPAL) Study, a prospective cohort study of older adults in England.
Sanchez Santos MT. et al, (2020), Bmj open, 10