RCT of a web based adherence intervention in cystic fibrosis (V 1)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Randomised trial of a web based intervention for adherence in cystic fibrosis
IRAS ID
191555
Contact name
Daniel Peckham
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Leeds Beckett University
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN37959826
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, days
Research summary
Non-adherence remains one of the biggest contributors to treatment failure in cystic fibrosis (CF). Overall adherence rates have been reported as less than 50% for the disease but vary according to individual treatments and the measurement process used. Web based intervention is one approach that has attracted increased interest as a means to update knowledge and encourage interaction and engagement with treatment. ‘On-line’ methodologies have subsequently demonstrated improvements in knowledge, behavioural outcomes and aspects of prescribed medication for illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, arthritis and heart disease. Gains in knowledge of medication, the purpose and side effects of treatment and self-monitoring have also been shown
Adherence programmes that use web based interventions to improve adherence in CF are currently lackingAn early pilot RCT the Be-In-CHARGE! Website Intervention has tested the use of web based intervention for improved adherence to nutritional treatment in children with CF and awaits evaluation, but there are none that have been implemented in adults or within a UK population. This study is the third phase of an on-going programme of funded research which aims to evaluate the use of a web based intervention for adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis .REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/YH/0558
Date of REC Opinion
18 Jan 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion