- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03824210
A Study to Co-produce a Young Carers App
A Study to Co-produce, and Explore the Impact of, an App-based Support Intervention on Young Carers
Study Overview
Detailed Description
This study will provide evidence about App usage in young carers (YCs), there is no evidence to date on this to the researcher's knowledge. While there are articles and reports on young carers and their experiences there is very little actual empirical research, partly due to the hard-to-reach population and their carer responsibilities and associated experiences (such as carer burden).
The study seeks to identify the gap between estimated and actual numbers of young carers, as part of Stage 3, which will again add to the evidence base as this has not previously been reported. The study will be able to describe the impact of a technology-based intervention to increase support for YCs.
This research will also contribute to understanding how App-based support can help YC, specifically exploring how receiving centralised, comprehensive information regarding: looking after their own health; having time off from carer duties and resources to support them getting this; self-awareness or self-identification of carer responsibilities and the impact of being a carer, might help.
Young Carers have also talked about the need for networks and support; these individuals will then be able to access Young Carers in Herts - and find support locally via professionals (they can access links to counsellors via the App -in order to receive mental health support) as well as other young carers (peer support, identified as very important in other recent local work).
This proposed research, through the qualitative interviews and focus groups, will also allow investigators to contribute an in-depth picture of (including a longitudinal description from the YCs in-depth interviews over the course of a year) of young carers' needs, and identify where needs are not being met and what could be done to improve their experiences. Having contextual data from interviews from peers (senior school age children), who may themselves end up becoming young carers, will also give us data to contrast.
This research will also help primary and secondary care providers to understand the needs and identification of this group. Although the study is not explicitly looking at this, the researchers hope to look at this in future work.
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Natalie Pattison
- Phone Number: 07543220056
- Email: Natalie.pattison@nhs.net
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Jodie Deards
- Phone Number: 07554438517
- Email: Jodie.deards1@nhs.net
Study Locations
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Stevenage, United Kingdom, SG14AB
- Recruiting
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
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Contact:
- Natalie Pattison
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- School children from nominated schools in Hertfordshire (stage 1)
- Ability to provide informed consent (consent processes/literature will be age appropriate 11-17) (stage 2)
- Able to complete questionnaires (stage 2)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not speak or understand English
- Lacks mental capacity
- Young carers outside Hertfordshire
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Stage 1
School children age 11-18 (from two nominated schools) and young carers 11-18
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Mobile phone app
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Stage 2
Young carers from Young Carers in Herts 11-18
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Mobile phone app
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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To understand young carer experiences, co-produce and develop an App for young carers 11yrs-18yrs age range in order to improve outcomes for family members and young carers
Time Frame: 18 months
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Measured by qualitative feedback on the app via transcriptions.
Includes understanding of transition points such as admission/discharge to hospital.
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18 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Formulation of a Young Carer Handbook
Time Frame: 18 months
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Co-creation of a Young Carer Handbook
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18 months
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Gain understanding of App usage
Time Frame: 18 months
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Number of views and downloads
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18 months
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Explore usefulness of the App and experience of caring over time
Time Frame: 18 months
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Transcripts of qualitative feedback
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18 months
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Capture information on referral rates of Young Carers before and after App introduction
Time Frame: 18 months
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Number of referrals of Young carers in Herts
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18 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
Study Completion (Anticipated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- RD2018-70
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
IPD Plan Description
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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