First Steps
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The First Steps pathway for taking control after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s: a feasibility study
IRAS ID
216317
Contact name
Helen Dawes
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Oxford Brookes University
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 30 days
Research summary
Why
People with Parkinson's (PwP) report being diagnosed as devastating and could be better handled with a subsequent reduction in stress and anxiety for those affected and their families. Stress and anxiety have been highlighted as one of the top 10 research priorities for PwP (James Lind Alliance) and need to improvement the information those newly diagnosed receive.
This research is to evaluate the ‘first step program’, for taking control after diagnosis, which has been developed by PwP for PwP. The program has been piloted, supported by Parkinson’s UK, and now is being implemented.
Who
Adults with diagnoses of Parkinson's within the previous 12months, will be invited to attend the program and be offered the opportunity to take part the research. It will be made clear to individuals that taking part in the program is not dependent on them taking part in the research.
Where
The program will take place in suitable community venues in Oxfordshire and Hampshire.
How
The first step program consists of 2 workshops over a 6 week period. The workshops are delivered by PwP who provide information on how to face the future positively, address fears and misconceptions and how they can help manage the condition themselves
Those taking part in the research will be asked to take part in assessments delivered over the phone. Assessment will take place before starting the program (baseline) and after 3months and, in Oxfordshire, also after 6months. At the assessment questions will be asked about health, wellbeing and activity, using standard questionnaires. People’s experiences of the program and the research will also be asked. All people taking part in the research will receive the program, however, half the people will receive the first available program and half will wait 3months before starting.REC name
South Central - Hampshire A Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/SC/0346
Date of REC Opinion
23 Aug 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion