South Yorkshire Cohort: Health and Weight Study Protocol
Author Information
Author(s): Clare Relton, Paul Bissell, Christine Smith, Joanna Blackburn, Cindy L Cooper, Jon Nicholl, Angela Tod, Rob Copeland, Amanda Loban, Tim Chater, Kate Thomas, Tracy Young, Carol Weir, Gill Harrison, Alison Millbourn, Rachel Manners
Primary Institution: National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for South Yorkshire (NIHR CLAHRC-SY), Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Hypothesis
The study aims to recruit a large observational cohort to inform health and weight management interventions.
Conclusion
The South Yorkshire Cohort will provide robust evidence to inform health and weight management policies and practices.
Supporting Evidence
- The study aims to recruit 20,000 participants to provide a facility for multiple randomised controlled trials.
- Data will be collected using postal and online health questionnaires.
- Participants will be recruited from 40 GP practices in South Yorkshire.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help people manage their weight better by gathering information from a lot of patients over many years.
Methodology
The study uses a cohort multiple randomised controlled trial design to recruit participants and collect data through health questionnaires.
Limitations
The study may face challenges in achieving the desired response rate and ensuring representative sampling.
Participant Demographics
Participants are aged 16 to 85 years, registered with GP practices in South Yorkshire.
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