Performance bias in behaviour change trials: what is the problem and how should it be studied? (360G-Wellcome-086516_Z_08_Z)

This project consists of a series of studies which make linked contributions to the achievement of the overarching aim of better understanding the nature of performance bias in behaviour change trials. There are seven project objectives, one for each study component, as follows: 1. To systematically review and summarise what is known about this issue. 2. To develop a coherent conceptual framework which integrates existing ideas and work done in different scientific disciplines. 3. T o explore research participant views on the nature of performance bias. 4. To consider the ethical issues raised by the use of deception and blinding in the study of performance bias and in behaviour change trials. 5. To establish consensus as widely as possible on the implications of study findings across targeted scientific sub-communities by Delphi study. 6. To undertake a prospective experimental study of the nature of performance bias. This will provide a direct measure of effect f or one possible component of performance bias in a university student population whose alcohol consumption is under study. 7. To develop a research programme which both addresses implications for the interpretation of the existing evidence-base and will identify any required alterations to the design of behaviour change trials.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 684534
Applicant Surname McCambridge
Approval Committee International Interview Committee
Award Date 2008-11-20T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2008/09
Grant Programme: Title Research Career Development Fellowship
Internal ID 086516/Z/08/Z
Lead Applicant Prof Jim McCambridge
Partnership Value 684534
Planned Dates: End Date 2014-06-30T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2009-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region Greater London
Sponsor(s) Prof Dame Anne Mills, Prof Diana Elbourne