A web-based intervention for carers of individuals with anorexia nervosa (We Can): Trial protocol of a randomised controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of different levels of support.BACKGROUND
 This manuscript presents the protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of We Can, a web-based intervention for carers for people with AN.  The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of We Can delivered with different intensities of support.


 The study takes the form of a multi-site, two-country, three group RCT, comparing We Can  (a) with clinician messaging support (We Can-Ind),  (b) with moderated carer chatroom support (We Can-Chat) and  (c) with online forum only (We Can-Forum).  The We Can intervention will be provided to carers online over a period of 12 weeks.  Secondary carer outcome variables will include alcohol and drug use and quality of life, caregiving behaviour, and the acceptability and use of We Can and associated supports.  The study will also evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the three We Can conditions, and test for mediators and moderators of the effects of We Can.  The study will provide insight into the effectiveness of We Can and its optimal method/s of delivery.
We Can
The trial is registered at the International Standard Randomisation Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) database, registration number: ISRCTN11399850.



the International Standard Randomisation Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) database