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- Become an advisor on research steering committees
- Give independent feedback on clinical trial protocols
- Participate in the development of new medical devices
- Take part in research questionnaires and surveys
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Anxiety and Chronic Pain Study
My name is Amy Dowse and I am a Computer Science PhD student at Queen Mary University of London. My research focuses on technology – mobile apps in particular – to support people who experience both anxiety and chronic pain.
I am currently asking people who experience anxiety with chronic pain and own an iPhone to take part in a study which involves using an anxiety-focused app, ‘Here’, in their day to day lives.
The study is made up of four parts:
- Participants complete a 10 minute questionnaire asking them about their views on anxiety-focused apps and their experience of anxiety and pain
- Participants use ‘Here’ for four weeks as and when they need to – there is no minimum level of engagements needed – the app will also track usage data
- Participants complete another 10 minute questionnaire asking them about their views on anxiety-focused apps, reflecting on their time using ‘Here’, and their experience of anxiety and pain
- Participants take part in a 30-60 minute interview which asks some more detailed questions about their time using ‘Here’
To take part, participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Aged 18+
- Currently living in the UK
- Experience anxiety
- Own an Apple smartphone
- Are stable on any treatment (3+months)
- Are not anticipating any changes to any treatment for the duration of the study
- Are not classed as vulnerable – specifically not aged 65+, or have learning disabilities, or have cognitive impairment
Below is a direct link to the form where you can register your interest:
I have also included a link to my project website so that you can see the wider research I am carrying out:
Thank you
Amy Dowse