Focus Group Study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registrant Nursing Associates Working in Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism ServicesNCT07009431
MHLDA Nursing Associates Focus Group
An observational study of Focus Group Study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registrant Nursing Associates Working in Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services, run by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Focus group study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council registrant nursing associates working in mental health, learning disability and autism services Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Focus Group Study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registrant Nursing Associates Working in Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 6 Feb 2025to 31 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Registered Nursing Associates (Nursing and Midwifery Council).employed in NHS; mental health, learning disability or autism services in England.
Who may be able to join
- Registered Nursing Associates (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Employed in NHS; mental health, learning disability or autism services in England.
Who cannot join
- Non-registered nursing associates.
- Trainee or student nursing associates.
- Registered nursing associates practicing in non MHLDA service.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LJ
About this study
Focus group study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council registrant nursing associates working in mental health, learning disability and autism services
Read the detailed description
This qualitative, contextual study seeks to subject data generated from focus groups to thematic analysis. A survey population of Nursing and Midwifery Council registrant nursing associates working in mental health, learning disability and autism services will be recruited via social media and professional networks. Ethical protocols will be observed during the recruitment process and beyond. Focus group cohort members will be allocated to a specific focus group session. Focus group participation will be limited to one session per volunteer. Participants will be invited to discuss their views, ideas and responses to various questions designed to reflect the research questions and objectives. Focus groups will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Focus group discussions will be recorded and transcribed, the transcripts will be subjected to thematic analysis. Thematic analysis of focus group transcripts will be conducted using NVivo software (version 15), licensed to the Chief Investigators and Study Sponsors employing organisation (Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust). Post focus group a follow up email will will be sent to all participants containing a summary of the topics of discussion, confirmation that their focus group participation has been completed and the proposed schedule for publishing the final report, of which they will sent a copy.
- Medical subject headings
- Learning Disabilities
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To present a descriptive representation of the MHLDA nursing associates experience within the context of professional identity and themes reflective of nursing in their care setting
To understand the experiences of NAs working in MHLDA settings in the NHS through focus group sessions.
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jun 2025
- Study start6 Feb 2025
- Primary completion31 Mar 2025
- Study completion31 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Focus Group Study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registrant Nursing Associates Working in Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism ServicesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07009431
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2425.RCHT.50
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 29 May 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- MHLDA Nursing Associates Focus Group
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07009431
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2425.RCHT.50
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Focus group study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council registrant nursing associates working in mental health, learning disability and autism services
Detailed description
This qualitative, contextual study seeks to subject data generated from focus groups to thematic analysis. A survey population of Nursing and Midwifery Council registrant nursing associates working in mental health, learning disability and autism services will be recruited via social media and professional networks. Ethical protocols will be observed during the recruitment process and beyond. Focus group cohort members will be allocated to a specific focus group session. Focus group participation will be limited to one session per volunteer. Participants will be invited to discuss their views, ideas and responses to various questions designed to reflect the research questions and objectives. Focus groups will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Focus group discussions will be recorded and transcribed, the transcripts will be subjected to thematic analysis. Thematic analysis of focus group transcripts will be conducted using NVivo software (version 15), licensed to the Chief Investigators and Study Sponsors employing organisation (Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust). Post focus group a follow up email will will be sent to all participants containing a summary of the topics of discussion, confirmation that their focus group participation has been completed and the proposed schedule for publishing the final report, of which they will sent a copy.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Registered Nursing Associates (Nursing and Midwifery Council).employed in NHS; mental health, learning disability or autism services in England.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Registered Nursing Associates (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
- Employed in NHS; mental health, learning disability or autism services in England.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Non-registered nursing associates.
- Trainee or student nursing associates.
- Registered nursing associates practicing in non MHLDA service.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
To present a descriptive representation of the MHLDA nursing associates experience within the context of professional identity and themes reflective of nursing in their care setting
Time frame: 3 months
To understand the experiences of NAs working in MHLDA settings in the NHS through focus group sessions.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Jun 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Focus Group Study of UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Registrant Nursing Associates Working in Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services, run by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
To present a descriptive representation of the MHLDA nursing associates experience within the context of professional identity and themes reflective of nursing in their care setting (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Jun 2025.