ISRCTN ISRCTN43587048
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN43587048
Secondary identifying numbers 14189
Submission date
26/03/2013
Registration date
26/03/2013
Last edited
25/01/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
The aim of this study is to look for better ways to make web-pages to help people with diabetes. New web-pages have been developed and this study tests whether or not these are easier to use than standard information.

Who can participate?
Adults with type 2 diabetes

What does the study involve?
This study compares different types of web-pages for people with diabetes to see which is more helpful. To find this out, participants are randomly allocated into two groups and each group is given different web-pages to look at. This study takes about 30 minutes in total. Participants answer a questionnaire, are shown the web-pages, and afterwards fill in another questionnaire.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Taking part in this study will help identify better ways to make web-pages to help people with diabetes. The main risk is that participants may not like the web-pages.

Where is the study run from?
This study is organised by researchers at the University of Southampton, but the study will be carried out over the internet.

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2014 to July 2015

Who is funding the study?
This study is part of a bigger project to improve the health of people with diabetes that is funded by the European Council.

Who is the main contact?
Dr Ingrid Muller
I.Muller@soton.ac.uk

Contact information

Dr Ingrid Muller
Scientific

University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom

Email I.Muller@soton.ac.uk

Study information

Study designRandomised; Interventional; Design type: Process of Care
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)GP practice
Study typeQuality of life
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use contact details to request a participant information sheet
Scientific titleDeveloping and testing accessible web-based support for patient self-management of diabetes
Study objectivesThe aim of this work-package is to develop and trial web-based support suitable for people with lower levels of health literacy. In particular, it will examine the potential for web-based materials and tools to provide enhanced support (compared with standard written materials) by:

1. Tailoring the material to the particular needs, abilities and perspective of the user
2. Employing engaging audio-visual presentation and quiz formats
3. Providing simple interactive tools to support self-management tasks (e.g. guidance for choosing and planning lifestyle changes).
Ethics approval(s)NRES London – Hampstead Committee,18/03/2013, ref: 13/LO/0316
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDiabetes
InterventionCurrent interventions as of 17/04/2014:
1. Interactive web-based materials: web-based-materials that are tailored, interactive and includes interactive tools
2. Static web-based materials: static version of the interactive web-based materials

Previous interventions:
1. Interactive web-based materials: web-based-materials that are tailored, interactive and includes interactive tools
2. Standard written materials: materials currently available
3. Static web-based materials: static version of the interactive web-based materials
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureCurrent primary outcome measures as of 17/04/2014:
User engagement, measured by intervention completion rates

Previous primary outcome measures:
Patient enablement; Timepoint(s): immediately post intervention
Secondary outcome measuresCurrent secondary outcome measures as of 17/04/2014:
1. Physical activity attitudes and intentions
2. Patient enablement
3. Website satisfaction
4. Diabetes and physical activity knowledge
All of these will be measured immediately post intervention

Previous secondary outcome measures:
1. Comprehension and satisfaction with materials; Timepoint(s): immediately post intervention
2. Health literacy; Timepoint(s): immediately post intervention
3. Intention to take part in physical activity; Timepoint(s): immediately post intervention
Overall study start date01/07/2014
Completion date01/07/2015

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
Upper age limit120 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participantsPlanned Sample Size: 250; UK Sample Size: 250
Key inclusion criteria1. Adults (male & female; upper age limit 120 years; lower age limit 18 years) with Type 2 diabetes
2. Able to consent
Key exclusion criteriaGPs will screen lists of potential participants to exclude individuals where there may be potential difficulties, for instance:
1. Severe mental health problems
2. Palliative care
3. Recent bereavement
4. Known opposition to involvement in research or inability to complete research measures, e.g. learning disability, inability to read/speak English
Date of first enrolment01/07/2014
Date of final enrolment01/07/2015

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

University of Southampton (UK)
University/education

Aldermoor Health Centre
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
England
United Kingdom

Website http://www.southampton.ac.uk/
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Funders

Funder type

Government

Seventh Framework Programme
Government organisation / National government
Alternative name(s)
EC Seventh Framework Programme, European Commission Seventh Framework Programme, EU Seventh Framework Programme, European Union Seventh Framework Programme, FP7

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 23/01/2017 Yes No
HRA research summary 28/06/2023 No No

Editorial Notes

25/01/2017: Publication reference added.
30/04/2014: The overall trial end date was changed from 31/01/2015 to 01/07/2015.
17/04/2014: The overall trial start date was changed from 31/05/2013 to 01/07/2014.