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An online psychosocial intervention for young people with appearance-altering conditions (YP Face IT)

A feasibility study to inform an RCT to evaluate an online psychosocial intervention for young people with appearance-altering conditions (YP Face IT)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN40650639
Enrollment
60
Registered
2014-06-05
Start date
2014-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-06

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Conditions

Topic: Children, Primary Care

Interventions

A total of 60 patients will be randomised to either intervention (YP Face IT) or treatment as usual (control) YP Face IT: Using illustrations and interactive activities, YP Face IT pr

Sponsors

University of the West of England (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Young people aged 12-17 (and a parent/carer) with an appearance-altering condition/injury/treatment experiencing appearance-related distress/teasing/bullying 2. Access to a home computer/tablet and the internet 3. Fluency in English. Audio available for those who struggle/tire reading text (e.g. dyslexia) 4. Normal/corrected-to-normal vision

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Clinical depression, psychosis, eating disorder 2. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or within 12 months of traumatic injury 3. Learning disability that compromises informed consent (GPs may not have a full record of learning disabilities. Researcher will ask YP and parent if academic support is required, and if so, discuss suitability) 4. Currently receiving psychological intervention in secondary care

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Body Esteem Scale; Timepoint(s): Baseline, 13, 26 and 52 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. EQ-5D-5L; Timepoint(s): baseline, 13, 26, 52 weeks 2. Perceived Stigmatisation Questionnaire; Timepoint(s): baseline, 13, 26, 52 weeks 3. Self-Perception Profile; Timepoint(s): Baseline, 13, 26, 52 weeks 4. Social Anxiety Scale; Timepoint(s): Baseline, 13, 26, 52 weeks

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 1, 2026