PEACETIME study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of a novel integrated cross-border clinical healthcare service model to increase access to care for people living with obesity; the PEACETIME project.
IRAS ID
347881
Contact name
Alex Miras
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Ulster University
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
TITLE: Development and evaluation of a novel integrated cross-border clinical healthcare service model that will increase access to care for people living with obesity; PEACETIME project
DESIGN: Single-arm clinical programme
AIMS: To evaluate a novel integrated cross-border clinical healthcare service model for people living with obesity.
PRIMARY OUTCOME: Quality of life.
SECONDARY OUTCOMES: Clinical markers of health; health empowerment and self-management, health economics, patient and healthcare staff satisfaction.
Outcomes will be measured before (Week 0) and at Week 24 and Week 52 of the programme.POPULATION: Individuals (n=9000) living with obesity
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals ≥ 18 years old, living in the NorthWest area of Ireland with Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 and at least one obesity-related complication (NI; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, RoI; other complication).
PROGRAMME DESIGN: PEACETIME is a 52-week hybrid obesity treatment programme delivered by a primary-care based, multi-disciplinary team using an e-health component, with a strong emphasis on quality of life, mental health, person empowerment and self-management.
PROJECT DURATION: 4 years
Note: this application is only requesting approval for the work being carried out in NI, RoI work is being included for context.
REC name
HSC REC A
REC reference
25/NI/0138
Date of REC Opinion
9 Dec 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion