Dr Mike Trott
Severe mental health and physical activity researcher and biostatistician at University of Queensland and Metro South, Brisbane. Rubbish dancer.
- A major new paper in The Lancet shows that adding 5 min/day of activity, or reducing sitting by ~30 mins can prevent a substantial proportion of deaths. Increasing PA by even a little bit will therefore be a huge win for public health. #exercise #physicalactivity www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Our new STEPS study tests “activity-snacks” to cut sedentary time in people with severe mental illness. This co-designed digital wearable intervention starts recruitment early next year. Can’t wait to see what this type of physical activity intervention can do. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
- New paper published! We explore how master protocols could be adapted for effectiveness-implementation hybrid studies — combining trial efficiency with real-world impact. Ready to bridge research and routine care. #TranslationalResearch bmcmedresmethodol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
- 🧠 New in The Lancet: Endurance exercise + higher cardiorespiratory fitness may slow brain ageing and cut dementia risk. Mechanisms include better cerebral blood flow, less inflammation, and improved neuroplasticity. CRF = a key public health target. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #exercise
- New paper published! In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care. doi.org/10.1177/0004... #AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
- A very kind summary of some of my work at QCMHR. qcmhr.org/latest-news/... #mentalhealth
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- Reposted by Dr Mike Trott"43% of the global burden of disease is neurological, a concerningly high number." On #WorldBrainDay, a new letter—Brain health for all ages: a global call to action ➡️ tinyurl.com/yjvtunj3
- New study published today! This brief report assessed the rates of metabolic syndrome in people with schizophrenia on clozapine.
- New study published in The Lancet Psychiatry (as senior author!) World-first RCT showing semaglutide is effective for people with schizophrenia on clozapine, without affecting mental health symptoms. #obesity #psychiatry @thelancetpsych.bsky.social #ozempic www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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- New study published! 🇨🇦 Our updated systematic review finds limited high-quality evidence for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) in Canada. Small sample sizes, few controls, and low certainty persist despite wide use. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0706... #MentalHealth #Psychiatry
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- New paper published! Does adding personalised therapy modules to CBT for eating disorders improve outcomes? Great study for potential personalised medicine for people with eating disorders! Oh and this is my 100th academic paper! doi.org/10.1136/bmjo... #academicsky #eatingdisorders
- Reposted by Dr Mike TrottThe BMJ is seeking UK and international clinical editorial advisers to join our manuscript meeting for research papers. You will attend 4-6 virtual meetings a year, read papers in advance, and actively contribute to decision making. Apply and read more details ⬇️ jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Fre...
- New study published! Healthy lifestyle behaviors—like physical activity, diet, and sleep—have moderate to strong links with better mental health. The takeaway? A healthy lifestyle is greater than the sum of its parts. doi.org/10.1016/j.cp... #MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine #AcademicSky
- The final study from the CALM study is published, examining differences between self- and agency-reported child maltreatment across service use outcomes. The next phase of CALM is to look at inter-generational child maltreatment (I-CALM). Watch this space! authors.elsevier.com/a/1krViX18Yd...
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- THREAD The numbers are in. @bsky.app research sharing volumes vs X Formerly Twitter In March 2024, on most days, Bluesky hosts more posts linked to research published in 2025 than X. By quite a lot. Release the Kraken... #AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics 1/11
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- New study published! This epidemiological study found that externalizing behaviors in adolescence mediated the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol or substance use disorders. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #academicsky #childabuse #epidemiology
- New paper published! This meta-analysis examined the use of clean vs unclean cooking fuels on all health outcomes. Unclean cooking fuels were associated with numerous physical and mental health outcomes, suggesting an urgent need to reduce unclean cooking fuel usage. doi.org/10.1080/2996...
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- As well as working in physical activity and mental/illness, I’ve also worked in several epidemiological studies about child abuse in Australia. Published today, our editorial arguing the pros and cons of different types of child abuse reporting. #academicsky #childabuse doi.org/10.1177/0004...
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- Reposted by Dr Mike TrottWe're recruiting for a Research Editor on BMJ Open! This is a full-time role, 12 month contract, suitable for medical researchers interested in a move to publishing, or publishing professionals with some research experience interested in editorial work. jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Res...
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- New study published! This review investigates gender differences in engagement in group-based physical activity for people with dementia and their unpaid carers. doi.org/10.1332/2397... #academicsky #dementia #physicalactivity
- New paper published! This protocol describes a study where we collect objective physical activity data along with GIS and GPS data to model cognitive decline in older adults. Loved working on this project! bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1... #academicsky #physicalactivity
- New study published! This cohort based study looked at associations between ED presentations, and hospital admissions for common mental disorders and agency-reported child maltreatment, extending our work in this area. Put simply. They are associated. Highly. doi.org/10.1192/bjo....
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