Who are we?
We are a group of researchers based at University of Hertfordshire, University of Birmingham, University of Sussex, Maastricht University, and University College London with expertise in sexual health research and conducting clinical trial and analysis.
What is the study about?
The Wrapped Project is a feasibility randomised controlled trial of an interactive digital behaviour change intervention (Wrapped) to decrease incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) amongst users of STI self-sampling websites. Research Question: Is it feasible to run an RCT to test the effectiveness and cost- effectiveness of Wrapped (a fully automated, multi-component and interactive digital behaviour change intervention that aims to reduce the incidence of STIs through increasing correct and consistent condom use amongst users of STI self-sampling websites aged 16-24 years old)?
When did we start?
The Wrapped Project officially launched on 1 May 2020 and will run until August 2022.
What have we done so far?
- Set up Study Steering Committee and Data Monitoring and Ethics Committee meetings.
- Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group formed and workshops held to develop the recruitment and retention strategy.
- Completed preceding qualitative study.
- Recruitment and retention strategy finalised.
- Instructed our software developers to make updates to the Wrapped website.
What will we be doing over the next three months?
- Finish all updates on intervention and control websites/
- Complete protocol paper for publication.
- User testing of all trial procedures.
Disclaimer: This output is the result of independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR Public Health Research, NIHR128148 - An interactive digital behaviour change intervention (Wrapped) to decrease incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) amongst users of STI self-sampling websites: A randomised controlled feasibility trial). The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research or the Department of Health and Social Care.