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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Process evaluation of two large randomized controlled trials to understand factors influencing family physicians' use of antibiotic audit and feedback reports.
Journal article
Shuldiner J. et al, (2024), Implement sci, 19
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Evidence for Low‐Pressure Crustal Anatexis During the Northeast Atlantic Break‐Up
Journal article
Morris AM. et al, (2024), Geochemistry, geophysics, geosystems, 25
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Social contact and the perceived impact of social distancing on health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic among community dwelling older adults taking part in the OPAL cohort study.
Journal article
Williamson E. et al, (2024), Bmc public health, 24
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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
Journal article
Biggin K. et al, (2024), Nihr open research, 3
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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
Journal article
Biggin K. et al, (2023), Nihr open research, 3