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Switzerland

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Clinical Researcher | Medical Writer | Systematic Reviews & Biostatistics

Profile Summary

I am a clinical researcher and medical writer based in Switzerland, with experience in clinical research methodology, scientific writing, systematic reviews, biostatistics, and publication support. I currently work as a Clinical Research Associate at a leading orthopaedic clinic in Zurich, where I coordinate and conduct clinical research projects from study conception through publication. My work includes developing study protocols, designing observational studies and randomized controlled trials, managing and analysing clinical datasets, performing statistical analyses, interpreting results, and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. I have a strong academic publication track record, including multiple publications in Q1 peer-reviewed medical journals. I have experience with the complete publication process, including literature searches, systematic reviews, data extraction, scientific and medical writing, statistical reporting, manuscript editing, journal submission, and responses to peer reviewers. My current and previous research includes randomized clinical trials, prospective and retrospective cohort studies, registry-based research, systematic reviews, and evidence synthesis. While much of my clinical research has been in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal medicine, I am experienced in working across biomedical literature and can rapidly familiarize myself with new clinical and scientific topics. My key areas of expertise include: • Scientific and medical writing and editing • Systematic and literature reviews • Clinical research methodology and study design • Statistical analysis and interpretation • Clinical trial protocols and research proposals • Manuscript preparation and journal submission • Peer-review responses and manuscript revisions • Data extraction and evidence synthesis • Publication-quality tables and figures • Stata and R I am available for both focused assignments, such as manuscript editing or statistical analysis, and larger projects involving systematic reviews, study development, data analysis, or end-to-end manuscript preparation.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Statistics
• ☆ Meta-Analysis
• ☆ Nutrition Science
• ☆ Sports Science
• ☆ Exercise Physiology
• ☆ STATA
• ☆ R
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ IRB Applications
• ☆ Clinical Trial Design
• ☆ Clinical Data Management
• ☆ Kinesiology & Exercise Science
• ☆ Orthopedic Surgery
• ☆ Public Health
• ☆ Epidemiology
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Feasibility Study, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Data Cleaning

Work Experience

Research Associate

Schulthess-Klinik

June 2026 - Present

Postdoctoral Researcher

Haute École de Santé Vaud

November 2024 - May 2026

Doctoral Researcher

The University of Hong Kong

September 2020 - August 2024

Research Assistant

Cien por Cien Natural

November 2019 - July 2020

Master's student, research project

Maastricht University

December 2018 - August 2019

Education

PhD (School of Public Health)

University of Hong Kong

September 2020 - August 2024

MSc (Human Biology)

Maastricht University

September 2018 - August 2019

BSc (Sports Therapy)

London Metropolitan University

September 2015 - August 2018

Certifications

• Writing in the Sciences

  coursera

  February 2024 - Present

• Clinical Research Operations For Study Coordinators

  The Global Health Network

  October 2023 - Present

• Informed Consent

  TRREE

  September 2023 - Present

• Research Ethics Evaluation

  TRREE

  September 2023 - Present

• Good Clinical Practice

  TRREE

  September 2023 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2026). Once and thrice weekly interval training in adults with central obesity: a randomized controlled trial . NATURE COMMUNICATIONS.

Francesco Recchia, Parco M Siu, Danny J Yu, Angus P Yu, Shirley X Li, Rachel NY Chan, Daniel Y Fong, Derwin KC Chan, Stanley SC Hui, Ka Fai Chung, et al. (2025). Tai chi or cognitive behavioural therapy for treating insomnia in middle aged and older adults: randomised non-inferiority trial . BMJ.

Francesco Recchia, Chit K Leung, Angus P Yu, Joshua DK Bernal, Daniel YT Fong, Stephen HS Wong, Derwin KC Chan, Catherine M Capio, Clare CW Yu, Sam WS Wong, et al. (2025). Dose-response effects of aerobic exercise on reducing depression in patients with chronic illness and comorbid depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis . British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Francesco Recchia, Angus Pak-hung Yu, Teryn Ching Wan Ng, Tori Yuyi Li, Scarlett Hei Tung Lo, Parco Ming Fai Siu, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Calvin Pak Wing Cheng, Derwin King Chung Chan, Stanley Sai Chuen Hui, et al. (2025). Tai Chi Alleviated Anxiety Symptoms In Insomniac Older Adults Comorbid With Anxiety And Depressive Symptoms . Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Francesco Recchia, Hiu To Tang, Hoi Ki Wong, Jingyuan Luo, Jialing Zhang, Qin Liu, Lixiang Zhai, Ngan Yin Chan, YK Wing, Shirley X. Li, et al. (2025). Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Improving Sleep and Mental Health in Adults: Study Protocol for A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial . SSRN.

Francesco Recchia, Chit K. Leung, Joshua D.K. Bernal, Angus P. Yu, Bjorn T. Tam, Daniel Y.T. Fong, Derwin K.C. Chan, Heidi H. Ngai, Chi H. Lee, Patrick S.H. Yung, et al. (2024). Effects of volume-matched once-weekly and thrice-weekly high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on body adiposity in adults with central obesity: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial . Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness.

Francesco Recchia, Whitney W Au, Daniel Y Fong, Stephen H S Wong, Derwin K C Chan, Catherine M Capio, Clare C W Yu, Sam W S Wong, Cindy H P Sit, Patrick Ip, et al. (2024). Effect of wearable activity trackers on physical activity in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis . The Lancet Digital Health.

Francesco Recchia, Angus P. Yu, Teryn C. Ng, Daniel Y. Fong, Derwin K.C. Chan, Calvin P. Cheng, Stanley S.C. Hui, Chenchen Wang, Parco M. Siu (2024). Study protocol for a comparative randomized controlled trial of Tai Chi and conventional exercise training on alleviating depression in older insomniacs . Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness.

Francesco Recchia, Danny J. Yu, Joshua D. K. Bernal, Angus P. Yu, Daniel Y. Fong, Shirley X. Li, Rachel N. Y. Chan, Xiaoqing Hu, Parco M. Siu (2023). Effectiveness of Exercise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Pharmacotherapy on Improving Sleep in Adults with Chronic Insomnia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials . Healthcare.

Francesco Recchia, Chit K. Leung, Angus P. Yu, Welton Leung, Danny J. Yu, Daniel Y. Fong, David Montero, Chi-Ho Lee, Stephen H.S. Wong, Parco M. Siu (2023). Dose–response effects of exercise and caloric restriction on visceral adiposity in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials . British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Francesco Recchia, Joshua D. K. Bernal, Parco M. Siu (2023). Context and Differentiation in Antidepressant Effects of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents—Reply . JAMA Pediatrics.

Francesco Recchia, Joshua D. K. Bernal, Daniel Y. Fong, Stephen H. S. Wong, Pak-Kwong Chung, Derwin K. C. Chan, Catherine M. Capio, Clare C. W. Yu, Sam W. S. Wong, Cindy H. P. Sit, et al. (2023). Physical Activity Interventions to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents . JAMA Pediatrics.

Francesco Recchia, Joshua D K Bernal, Danny J Yu, Daniel Y Fong, Stephen H S Wong, Pak-Kwong Chung, Derwin K C Chan, Catherine M Capio, Clare C W Yu, Sam W S Wong, et al. (2023). Physical activity and exercise for cancer-related cognitive impairment among individuals affected by childhood cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis . The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

Francesco Recchia, Chit K Leung, Edwin C Chin, Daniel Y Fong, David Montero, Calvin P Cheng, Suk Yu Yau, Parco M Siu (2022). Comparative effectiveness of exercise, antidepressants and their combination in treating non-severe depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials . British Journal of Sports Medicine.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACT

(2022). Effects of Tai Chi and Conventional Exercise on Subjective Sleep parameters in Older Adults with Chronic Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. European College of Sport Science - Paris.

Francesco Recchia (2021). Effects of moderate and vigorous exercise on cognitive performance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a pilot study. APRU Global Health Conference - Hong Kong.

Francesco Recchia (2020). Association of efficacy of aerobic exercise with depressive symptoms of children and adolescents: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. HKAMSMM Student Conference on Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science- Hong Kong.