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Researchers at Ulster University are inviting autistic people aged 16 and over who have frequent or long-lasting headaches to take part in a research study. There are two phases, and you can register interest for one or both.
Phase 1 is a confidential interview, online or in person at an Ulster University campus closest to you if you live in Northern Ireland. They will last 45 to 90 minutes. We will ask about your experience of headaches, what helps or makes them worse, and what features you would find useful in a headache self-management app. The questions will be shared in advance, and the interview can be paced to suit you. You will receive a £25 voucher as a thank-you.
Phase 2 involves trialling a headache self-management app over 12 weeks. You will receive a £25 voucher at the start and a £25 voucher at the end as a thank-you for your time.
A formal autism diagnosis is not required. Self-identification is welcome.
If you have any further queries, please contact Dr Una Higgins: u.higgins@ulster.ac.uk 02895367150; or Dr Joanne Marley: j.marley@ulster.ac.uk