Anxiety in Eating Disorder, Oncology and Multiple Sclerosis Populations

About this study

Researchers at The University of Melbourne are interested in psychological factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety in those with a lived experience of an Eating Disorder, Cancer or Multiple Sclerosis. Participation involves filling out a short online questionnaire at three time points, on your phone or your computer. Participants will have a chance to win 1 of 11 AUD$100 e-gift cards for completing both Time 1 and 2 surveys and another 1 of 11 AUD$100 e-gift cards after completing Time 3. Participation is voluntary and all data will remain confidential.

Research TeamMs Anastasia Pourliakas (PhD Candidate), A/Prof Litza Kiropoulos (Supervisor) and A/Prof Isabel Krug (Supervisor)
InstitutionThe University of Melbourne
Websitehttps://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Q4Xq5SH8H1NK3s
Ethics Approval Number2023-25728-43068-4
Funding SourceNil
Project Start Date1 August 2023
Project End Date31 December 2024
ParticipantsIndividuals with a lived experience of an Eating Disorder, Cancer or Multiple Sclerosis.
What is InvolvedParticipation involves filling out a short questionnaire at three time points online. This can be completed by phone or computer. Time 1: Fill out an ~30min questionnaire. Time 2: Fill out a shorter ~15min survey (1-4 weeks after Time 1). Time 3: Fill out the ~30min questionnaire again (6 months after Time 1). Participation is voluntary and participants can stop at any time. All data will remain confidential.
LocationOnline
Contact Details

Associate Professor Litza Kiropoulos

Director, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Lab

Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia

T: +61 3 9035 4063  E: litzak@unimelb.edu.au   

Lab: https://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/research/mood-and-anxiety-disorders-laboratory

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