Name of Study

Exploring the experiences and psychosocial and behavioural effects of new weight loss medications among adults with type-2 diabetes: a qualitative study

Purpose of Study (300 words)

As part of my MSc in Health Psychology dissertation with University of Galway, supervised by Professor Molly Byrne and Marcia Carvalho, I am conducting the following research: This study aims to investigate the experiences of adults with type-2 diabetes who are currently taking a weight loss medication in the GLP-1 RA family, with particular interest in any psychosocial or behavioural effects of the medications. Glucagon-like peptide-one receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are a medication class for the treatment of type-2 diabetes and obesity. There are four GLP-1 RAs available for prescription in the Republic of Ireland: semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide and exenatide. These are sold under the following brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Victoza, Trulicity, Byetta and Bydureon. Interviews will be conducted with participants and interview data will be analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Type of Study (observational/exploratory etc)

Qualitative and exploratory: short individual interviews will be conducted with participants

Are you recruiting participants for this trial?

• Yes

State geographical location of study (city/county/country) (single or multiple sites)

University of Galway

Who can take part?

Adults with type-2 diabetes, fluent english speakers, with a prescription of the relevant weight loss medication (GLP-1 RA)

What will the participants be asked to do? (max 300 words)

Participants will be invited to take part in individual semi-structured interviews with the researcher (Cliodhna O’Connell). Participants will be asked to give consent for their interview to be audio recorded and transcribed after the interview. Interviews will take approximately 20 minutes, and will be conducted online by videocall, by phone call or face-to-face, at a time that suits the participant.

Recruitment Start Date

03/24/2025

Recruitment Finish Date

09/06/2025

Study Duration

6 months

This study is funded by:

No funding is provided. This study is part of an MSc in Health Psychology dissertation with University of Galway

For further information contact:

c.oconnell43@universityofgalway.ie

Phone

0834324970

Email

c.oconnell43@universityofgalway.ie

NAME – completed this form

Cliodhna O’Connell

Ethical Approval & Relevant Documents & Logo’s

• SREC-letter-C-O-Connell.pdf