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McCaffrey J, Terao M, McCaffrey C, Igoe A, Loughran O, McDonagh K, McDonogh S, Shackleton E, Whooley E, Jelovac A, McLoughlin DM, Hunter A. Protocol Development for a Qualitative Methodological Study Within a Trial (Qual-SWAT): The KARMA-Dep-2 Trial. HRB Open Res 2023; 6:29. [PMID: 37361338 PMCID: PMC10285324 DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13721.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Despite methodological improvements in clinical trial design and conduct more generally, methodological limitations persist in trials concerning mental health care. A qualitative Study Within A Trial (Qual-SWAT), embedded in the KARMA-Dep-2 host trial, will be undertaken to explore and gain an understanding of two methodological questions in randomised trials specific to mental health care: (1) what are the key barriers and enablers of participation in randomised trials in mental health; and (2) how can randomised trials become part of routine mental health care. These issues will be examined from patient-participant and clinician- / researcher-participant perspectives, in alignment with PRioRiTy research themes. Methods A descriptive qualitative study design will be used. Data will be collected via one-to-one semi-structured interviews, conducted via Microsoft Teams. The interview data will be analysed using Braun and Clarke's Thematic Analysis approach. One-to-one interviews will be conducted with three participant groups ( N = 30): 1) host trial patient-participants ( n = 10); 2) potentially eligible host trial patient-participants who refused enrolment in the host trial ( n = 10); and 3) clinician- / researcher-participants who are associated with work on the host trial ( n = 10). Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval has been granted by St. Patrick's Mental Health Services Research Ethics Committee, Ireland (Ref: Protocol 09/20). When the study is completed, a report will be prepared and submitted to the Health Research Board (HRB). Findings will be shared with the host trial team and study participants, and submitted for publication. Host trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov ( NCT04939649); EudraCT ( 2019-003109-92). Official title: Ketamine as an Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depression - A Randomised Controlled Trial: [KARMA-Dep (2)].
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Affiliation(s)
- John McCaffrey
- School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
- Qualitative Research in Trials Centre (QUESTS), University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Auguste EJ, McDuffie DL, Ighodaro ET, Moye J. Enhancing inclusivity of older Black and African American adults in mental health research. Clin Gerontol 2023; 46:5-13. [PMID: 36309844 PMCID: PMC10281593 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2133453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Elizabeth J. Auguste
- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Alabama Research Institute on Aging and Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Minnesota, USA
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- VA New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Boston Healthcare System, and Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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