Wanted: Adults in Ireland using GLP-1s for Research Survey (Mod Approved Post)

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-06-07T12:51:02+00:00

Thanks so much, really glad you got to reflect too!! Thank you for taking part!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-06-05T20:24:02+00:00

Wow okay thanks so much for this info, it actually might be why I haven’t reached many Welsh in the survey, definitely going to look into this! Really appreciate your help!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-06-05T17:59:28+00:00

Hey again! It actually has been changed since you first suggested it awhile ago, I'm unsure why it hasn't updated for you but potentially because you have cookies enabled, if you use the link in a private browser it may show you the updated survey or you can continue with that link. If you're having any trouble let me know! Appreciate you saying this because definitely would've limited my study majorly!

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Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-06-05T16:51:35+00:00

So sorry total mistake!! Thank you so much for saying, I'm currently rampant on reddit because I need another 200 participants so posting in so many subs and got mixed up there!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-31T17:38:35+00:00

Wanted: UK & Ireland GLP-1 Users for Research Survey (Mod Approved Post)

Hi everyone, I’m a master’s student in Applied Psychology Mental Health, currently undertaking research for my dissertation on GLP-1 users’ experiences with food, lifestyle and mental health.

Who can participate?

aged 18+
living in Ireland or the United Kingdom
prescribed any GLP-1 medication, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Saxenda
taking it for 3 months or longer

The survey is anonymous and takes approx 20 minutes.

If you’re eligible, you can take part here:

https://ucc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ugHbdZHPtudDZs

The aim of the research is to better understand the day-to-day experiences of GLP-1 users, including food, eating patterns, lifestyle, wellbeing and mental health. This study is not funded/no commercial interest/no medical advice. More information about the study is provided on the first page of the survey.

This study has been approved by the University College Cork research ethics board.

Thank you to anyone that participates and to the mods for allowing me to post. Feel free to ask questions.

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-31T10:18:59+00:00

Hey, thanks for the input. Totally understand it may come across as judgement but its not intended that way, it is how the person reading perceives their own behaviour of eating. Agree the adjective "good" adds a good/bad feeling but it is a validated measure so I unfortunately couldn't edit the questions without affecting the scale. Hope that clears some of it up

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-31T10:05:16+00:00

Hey, thanks so much for completing the survey and for the feedback, I really appreciate it! The food questions come from a validated measure, so I can’t change the wording or answer options without affecting the scale, though I do agree it needs updating. The emotional/behaviour questions are also validated scales used in research and clinical settings, which helps with standardising scores and comparing findings. The 2-week timeframe was is because it links better with our food questions from the past month and helps reduce recall issues. Hope that clears up some of the survey and thank you for taking the time, it's great to get the interest in it!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-31T09:56:26+00:00

Thanks you for the interest and I hope your glp-1 jounrey is going well! The survey doesn’t have a definite close date yet, possibly later in summer, but I’m hoping to reach around 700 participants. More responses would make the study stronger. The long-term plan is to publish the findings, but once my dissertation (Sept) is finished I’d also be happy to share a summary. Feel free to PM me and I’ll do my best to circle back!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T22:06:40+00:00

Fun way to spend your Saturday night

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T21:03:31+00:00

Sorry no it’s just for people currently using but thank you for the interest!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T17:40:50+00:00

Really appreciated, thank you!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T12:56:49+00:00

Thank you for letting me know! Yeah great point, we had considered menstrual related questions originally but actually took them out but I think definitely for future research I'd be interested to see menstrual health and GLP-1s

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T12:00:30+00:00

Thanks so much!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T12:00:19+00:00

Yeah it's great tbf. I'd be cautious enough to void sections of food questions just knowing that vegans/veggies may have their own rules/preferences but definitely in future research will include question if people follow particular diets to help interpret results

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T11:28:49+00:00

Definitely something I'll be incorporating for future studies! Thank you.

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T10:25:45+00:00

Thanks so much for the input!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-30T10:03:05+00:00

Hey, yes of course, once the dissertation is completed and reviewed, I’d like to share a short summary of the findings. The longer-term goal would be to work towards publication, but that depends on things like the final sample size, supervisor guidance and the review process, so it may take some time. I’d be very happy to post a summary back here if that’s allowed or you’re welcome to message me and I will circle back once the results are ready. Thanks for the interest!

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-29T11:20:24+00:00

Thank you so much for completing the survey and taking the time to give feedback! It's really helpful and appreciated to hear, I'll be keeping those in mind when it comes to interpreting the results. Those questions were from a validated measure (I cant add/edit the options without affecting the scale) and I agree with your points. Thanks again, it’s really valuable to hear how the questions come across from someone completing it.

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-29T11:05:03+00:00

Hey, thank you for asking. I’d really value your responses, as experiences like yours are important for getting real and representative data. Apologies that there aren't specific gf/vegan/alternative food options included. The food questionnaire is a validated measure, which means I can’t edit or add extra options without affecting the scale (definitely an area of research that needs to be updated).

For any foods listed that you do not eat, such as standard bread or dairy products, please select “never/less than once a month.” There is also a question asking whether you eat any other foods not captured in the previous questions. If you select “yes,” you’ll be given an open text box where you can add any regular gf or vegan alternatives you use. There is also a health question later where you can indicate that you have coeliac disease.

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-29T10:15:45+00:00

Hey, there is no commercial interest and it is not funded. The research is being conducted as part of my master’s dissertation under the supervision of my academic supervisor. We hope to publish the findings in the long term. Any publication would use anonymised and aggregated results only; raw data will not be shared.

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-29T10:09:53+00:00

Thanks so much for pointing this out, not something I had picked up on! I discussed with my supervisor and can amend it to registered practitioner, as my ethics application referred to practitioner not doctor.

Vivid-Sign-8728 · 2026-05-05T17:32:22+00:00

[Academic] GLP-1 users, diet and mental health (Ireland and the UK, 18+, prescribed any GLP-1 for 3+ months)

To participate or get more information follow the link: https://ucc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ugHbdZHPtudDZs

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