Motivate: A Web-based Intervention

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to test whether MotivATE can increase attendance at assessment. This will be done using a single-consent Zelen randomised control trial, with all non-emergency adult clients referred to the Kimmeridge Courte Eating Disorder Service over a one year period being randomised to either treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU plus access to the MotivATE intervention prior to their assessment appointment.

Detailed Description
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MotivATE is a web-based intervention intended to be delivered at the point of referral to an Eating Disorder (ED) service. The intervention focuses on managing expectations of assessment, addressing ambivalence and increasing users' motivation and confidence to attend their initial appointment. This is achieved through the use of information, motivational tools, interactive activities and stories from other individuals with EDs spread across four 15-20 minute modules. These modules have been evaluated by service-users who have an ED. The aim of this study is to test whether MotivATE can increase attendance at assessment. This will be done using a single-consent Zelen randomised control trial, with all non-emergency adult clients referred to the Kimmeridge Courte Eating Disorder Service over a one year period being randomised to either treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU plus access to the MotivATE intervention prior to their assessment appointment. Routine audit data will be collected to compare the number of people who attend their assessment appointment in the MotivATE group verses the control group. Usage data generated by the intervention will also be assessed. Twenty participants from the MotivATE group will be invited to give qualitative feedback about their experience of the intervention.

Official Title
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Motivate: A Web Based Intervention to Increase Attendance at an Eating Disorder Service

Conditions
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Eating Disorders

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Motivate: a web-based intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion criteria 1) Referrals to the eating disorders service during the study period. Exclusion criteria Inpatients or emergency and urgent cases. Patients who have already been randomised into the study. Non English speakers

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 16 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention<br>Access to Motivate: a web-based intervention, in addition to Usual Care | Behavioral: Motivate: a web-based intervention<br>* A web-based intervention focuses on managing expectations of assessment, addressing ambivalence and increasing users' motivation and confidence to attend their initial appointment. This is achieved through the use of information, motivational tools, interactive activities and stories from other individuals with EDs spread across four 15-20 minute modules.<br>|
| No Intervention: Control<br>Usual Care | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of Participants Who Attended Initial Assessment Appointment | Attendance at initial assessment appointment | 3 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of Participants Who Accessed the Intervention Program | Number of participants who accessed the intervention program | 3 months | 
| Number of Participants Who Volunteered to Provide Qualitative Feedback on the Motivate Program | Number of participants who volunteered to provide qualitative feedback on the Motivate Program | 3 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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motivation, attendance