Thank you for your interest in participating in the UPLIFT Study.
To watch a short video about the study click here.
You need a Parent or Guardian's consent before continuing with the process. Kindly enter your Parent or Guardian's email below:
First Name:
Last Name:
Your Mobile Number:
Your Email:
Parent / Guardian's email:
Parent / Guardian's mobile phone number:
An email has been sent to your Parent / Guardian. You will receive a notification text message on the mobile number you have entered to proceed with the process.
We need to inform your Parent/Guardian to complete the process. Kindly enter your Parent or Guardian's email below:
Parent / Guardian's email:
There are 4 steps to registration and the process will take about 5-10 minutes.
To start the process of registration, please enter your mobile phone number:
We're sorry, but registrations for the UPLIFT Study are now closed.
If you would like to be informed of any future trials, please enter your name, email address and mobile number below:
Name:
Email:
Mobile:
We have sent a 4-digit verfication code to this mobile phone number.
To continue with registration, enter the verification code here:
Thank you - your verification code has been accepted.
We now need to confirm the eligibility for this study.
Does your child currently take probiotics regularly?
Is your child currently taking immunosuppressant medication like chemotherapy?
Is your child currently taking part in another intervention study?
Thank you for your interest, but we're sorry that we are not able to include your child in the study that are currently taking antibiotics, taking any medicines that compromise their immunity or has any medical conditions that cause lower immunity.
Thank you for your interest, but we're sorry that we are not able to include you in the study that are currently taking antibiotics, taking any medicines that compromise your immunity or has any medical conditions that cause lower immunity.
We need to obtain your consent.
[THIS INFORMATION WILL BE HELD FOR A PERIOD OF SIX YEARS]
Name of Study: Using Probiotics to Lessen the Impact of Fatigue in Teens (UPLIFT)
I have read and understood the Participant information sheet about the UPLIFT study carried out by researchers from The University of Auckland. The research process has clearly been explained to me and I understand my and my child's involvement in the study. I know I can contact the researcher on r.slykerman@auckland.ac.nz to discuss this study and ask any questions.
During this study:
I agree to take part in this research
I know who I can contact if I have any concerns about this study
I understand that my child and I will be asked to answer questions at the beginning and end of the study.
I understand that I my child receive a probiotic supplement or placebo and that neither the researcher, my child or I will know which group my child is in.
I understand that my child will be asked to take a capsule containing either probiotic or placebo each day for 10 weeks.
I understand that taking part in this study is voluntary and I can stop taking part at any time without giving a reason.
I understand that I can withdraw the information I have provided to researchers up until 30 September 2021 by emailing r.slykerman@auckland.ac.nz
I understand that the researchers will not use any information I have given them in a way that could identify me or my child when they are talking or writing about the study.
I have read and understood the Participant information sheet about the UPLIFT study carried out by researchers from The University of Auckland. The research process has clearly been explained to me and I understand my involvement in the study. I know I can contact the researcher on r.slykerman@auckland.ac.nz to discuss this study and ask any questions.
During this study:
I agree to take part in this research
I know who I can contact if I have any concerns about this study
I understand that I will be asked to answer questions at the beginning and end of the study.
I understand that I will receive a probiotic supplement or placebo and that neither the researcher or I will know which group I am in.
I understand that I will be asked to take a capsule containing either probiotic or placebo each day for 10 weeks.
I understand that taking part in this study is voluntary and I can stop taking part at any time without giving a reason.
I understand that I can withdraw the information I have provided to researchers up until 30 September 2021 by emailing r.slykerman@auckland.ac.nz
I understand that the researchers will not use any information I have given them in a way that could identify me when they are talking or writing about the study.
I have read and agree to the above statements.
I would like to receive a summary copy of the results of the study by email
Unfortunately we are unable to register you for this trial unless you give consent.
Thank you for your interest in the study.
We confirm that you are eligible to participate in the trial and thank you for giving consent.
As the last step, we need to collect some information from you, as follows.
Child's age now:
Address:
How old are the other children living with you?
Child 1:
In the last month, how often have you:
Never
Almost Never
Sometimes
Fairly Often
Very Often
NOT TRUE
SOMETIMES
TRUE
Please indicate how you feel at the moment:
Not at All
Somewhat
Moderately
Very Much
PedsQL
Multidimensional Fatigue Scale
PARENT REPORT for TEENS (ages 13-18)
REPORT for TEENS (ages 13-18)
DIRECTIONS
On this page is a list of things that might be a problem for your child.
Please tell us how much of a problem each one has been for your child during the past ONE month by choosing:
Never = if it is never a problem
Almost Never = if it is almost never a problem
Sometimes = if it is sometimes a problem
Often = if it is often a problem
Almost Always = if it is almost always a problem
DIRECTIONS
On this page is a list of things that might be a problem for you.
Please tell us how much of a problem each one has been for you during the past ONE month by choosing:
Never = if it is never a problem
Almost Never = if it is almost never a problem
Sometimes = if it is sometimes a problem
Often = if it is often a problem
Almost Always = if it is almost always a problem
In the past ONE month, how much of a problem has this been for your child...
In the past ONE month, how much of a problem has this been for you...
GENERAL FATIGUE (problems with...)
Never
Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
SLEEP/REST FATIGUE (problems with...)
Never
Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
COGNITIVE FATIGUE (problems with...)
Never
Almost Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
Post Exertion Malaise Questions
How often in the last two weeks has your child/young person had each of these?
How often in the last two weeks have you had each of these?
none of the time
a little of the time
about half the
time
most of the time
all of the time
How severe have each of these symptoms been for your child/young person in the last two (2) weeks?
How bad have each of these symptoms been in the last two (2) weeks?
symptom not present
mild
moderate
severe
very severe
You're all registered!
(Please do not reply to this email as it comes from an unmonitored email address)
Dear parent or caregiver,
Thank you for participating in the UPLIFT (Using Probiotics to Lessen the Impact of Fatigue in Teens) Study.
Your child's capsules will arrive by courier in the next week.
We have emailed your child these contact details suitable for supporting wellbeing in young people. If at any stage during this study you are concerned about your child you should talk to your family doctor or your child's Paediatrician and ask for their advice about any further help needed.
