Safer Online Lives: Use of the Internet & Social Media by People With Intellectual Disabilities (NCT04919213) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Safer Online Lives: Use of the Internet & Social Media by People With Intellectual Disabilities
United Kingdom429 participantsStarted 2021-05-11
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to explore the benefits of internet use for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), the risks they might come up against while online, the barriers people with ID might come across due to the 'digital divide', and the opportunities offered by being online. The views and experiences of family carers and/or paid carers as well as the views of other safeguarding practitioners will also be investigated.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults with ID in England who use the internet.
* Carers of people with ID who use the internet.
* Safeguarding professionals working /have worked with people with ID that have been using/have used the internet.
* All participants must be based in England
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants without an ID / carers of participants without an ID/ safeguarding professionals who have not worked with people with an ID.
* Participants with ID who do not have internet access or chose to not use the internet.
* Participants that do not have the capacity to consent according to the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
* Participants who are not able to communicate verbally will be excluded from the interviews, observations and focus groups; however, they will be included in the questionnaires assessments.
* Carers of people with ID who do not use the internet.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Online questionnaires - individuals with ID
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 18 months
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Online questionnaires - family carers, paid carers and safeguarding practitioners
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 18 months