Researchers at King's College London are looking for people aged 16 and over diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in the last 12 months to help test a new website. The website will support building resilience to stress after a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.
Building resilience to stress after a diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis: usability study
To take part in the study, you need to:
• Have had a confirmed diagnosis of ulcerative colitis by a gastroenterologist in the last 12 months
• Be able to read, write and speak English
• Be resident in the United Kingdom
• Be at least 16 years old
• Have access to an electronic device and internet to use the tool
People from underrepresented backgrounds are particularly encouraged to take part.
If you take part in the study, you’ll be asked to use the website over a period of up to four weeks and share feedback on its usability,
You may also be invited to an online ‘Think‑Aloud’ interview, where you will talk through your thoughts as you use the website so we can better understand your experience.
Contact details:
For more information, please contact Jacqueline Black, PhD student who is leading the study: jacqueline.black@kcl.ac.uk
This research study is NOT organised by Crohn's & Colitis UK and, therefore, we cannot take responsibility for your involvement in the research.
Opportunity posted 16 September 2026
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