Project Udamo: RCT of a Smartphone Based Intervention for Worry
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Project Udamo: A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Smartphone Based Intervention for Worry compared to Bibliotherapy Based Intervention.
IRAS ID
281847
Contact name
Olga Balazikova
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 28 days
Research summary
The study will be used to explore the methodological and procedural aspects of running a randomised controlled trial for a worry app, using an entirely online trial management process, with no in-person contact with researchers. Subject to favourable outcomes, this learning will inform the design of future efficacy studies. The secondary aims of the trial are to invite qualitative feedback from participants about their experience of using the app, in order to further refine app content and design.
The study will be a parallel group, single blind randomized controlled trial (RCT). Eligible participants will be randomised 1:1 to either receive instructions to download the udamo smartphone app (intervention group), or to download the worry management booklet (control). Assessments will be completed at baseline (week 0), week 2, week 4 and week 6.
REC name
Wales REC 6
REC reference
20/WA/0139
Date of REC Opinion
16 Jun 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion