Randomised controlled trial to evaluate the health effects of welfare advice accessed via primary health care: a pilot study

ISRCTN ISRCTN61522618
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN61522618
Protocol serial number DoHRCTP2
Sponsor UK Department of Health
Funder UK Department of Health
Submission date
05/10/2005
Registration date
14/10/2005
Last edited
09/11/2022
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Prof Martin White
Scientific

Public Health Research Group
School of Population and Health Sciences
University of Newcastle
Medical School
Framlington Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4HH
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)191 2226275
Email martin.white@ncl.ac.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific titleRandomised controlled trial to evaluate the health effects of welfare advice accessed via primary health care: a pilot study
Study acronymWRAP
Study objectivesDifferences in health or psycho-social outcomes will be found between those in receipt of additional financial and non-financial benefits and those receiving no financial gains
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedGeneral health status
InterventionIntervention group: Full welfare benefits assessment and assistance with claims where appropriate.
The control group received the full intervention after a six-month delay.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Changes in health status, physical functioning, and levels of anxiety and depression.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Changes in health-related behaviours (diet, alcohol, tobacco and physical activity) and in psycho-social and economic factors

Completion date31/03/2005

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Other
Age groupSenior
SexAll
Target sample size at registration126
Total final enrolment126
Key inclusion criteriaThose aged 60 years and over living in Newcastle upon Tyne
Key exclusion criteriaPeople living in residential or nursing care homes
Date of first enrolment18/02/2002
Date of final enrolment31/03/2005

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Public Health Research Group
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4HH
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing planNot provided at time of registration

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article 21/06/2006 Yes No
Other publications 08/03/2006 Yes No

Editorial Notes

09/11/2022: Total final enrolment added.