Feasibility of a self-management toolkit for PESD with MLTCs
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Self-management of multiple health conditions in people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation
IRAS ID
364957
Contact name
Megan Armstrong
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University College London
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Z6364106/2025/10/148, Data protection
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 31 days
Research summary
This feasibility study aims to evaluate the acceptability, usability, and preliminary effectiveness of a co-designed digital self-management toolkit to support people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) and experiencing socioeconomic deprivation (SED). The study will also explore the feasibility of including individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and the perspectives of healthcare professionals regarding implementation in primary care.
A total of approximately 85 participants will be recruited across two main areas (London and Sheffield). This will include:
- 20 people with MLTCs living in areas of socioeconomic deprivation (PESD);
-15 people with MLTCs and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), identified through the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (TMoCA <20);
-Up to 35 carers of these individuals; and
-15 healthcare professionals (e.g., GPs, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, social prescribers) working in primary care settings serving deprived populations.Participants with MLTCs (and their carers) will take part in an eight-week intervention period, during which they will receive access to the self-management toolkit. The toolkit includes interactive features such as:
- A community resource map linking to local support services;
- Information on managing clusters of common symptoms;
= Symptom and medication tracking tools;
- Goal-setting and wellbeing strategies; and
- Appointment and healthcare routine management tools.Data will be collected at baseline and eight-week follow-up from participants using validated outcome measures (on self-efficacy, self-management, quality of life, wellbeing), alongside usage analytics and qualitative interviews with participants and carers. Quantitative data will assess changes in wellbeing, self-management, and quality of life, while qualitative interviews with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals will explore views and barriers to implementation.
Findings will inform refinement of the toolkit and study procedures ahead of a definitive trial, contributing to improved self-management and care integration for people with MLTCs in underserved communities.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
26/NW/0047
Date of REC Opinion
23 Mar 2026
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion