Diabetes trials
Do you have diabetes?
The centres for clinical studies at Box Hill Hospital, and The Geelong Hospital is conducting a clinical trial to investigate the use of an experimental drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
- Could your blood glucose levels be better?
- Are you taking ONE of the following tablets?
- Metformin
- Diabex
- Diaformin
- Formet?
- Glucohexal
- Glucomet
- Glucophage
- Are you aged between 18 and 50?
- Are you overweight?
For more information please contact:
Box Hill Hospital – Jo Phillips on 9094 9509 or diabetesresearch@easternhealth.org.au
Geelong Hospital – Catherine Daley on 5226 3310
(21 June 2010)
Sibs’ Growth: Coping and Growth among Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Researchers at University of Melbourne are seeking adolescents aged between twelve to eighteen years (inclusive) who have a sibling with a chronic illness (including diabetes) to complete a questionnaire on their experiences of living with a sibling with special needs. Their parents will also be asked to answer a short demographic questionnaire. The total time required by each is approximately 30 minutes. Further details on the research project are available from Miss Wan Hua Sim on 0404 994 837 or w.sim3@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au
Download research study poster (PDF 47kb)
Do you have type 2 diabetes?
It is essential for people with diabetes to maintain good blood glucose control for a healthy lifestyle. Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes who are not taking any medication, and using diet and exercise alone, are invited to take part in a six month clinical trial designed to assess the effectiveness of a new oral therapy.
You may be suitable for this study if you are:
- a person with Type 2 diabetes
- aged between 18-75 inclusive
- managed with diet and exercise only
- not taking any oral medication for your diabetes
The study is conducted by Professor Geoff Nicholson of The University of Melbourne in association with Barwon Health. If you would like to volunteer or simply find out more information please contact: Alana Sarah in the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences at Barwon Health – The Geelong Hospital on (03) 5226 7621 or email: alanas@barwonhealth.org.au.
NURSE-ON-CALL (NOC) Health Coaching
If you have diabetes type 2 or a heart condition and would benefit from more support to live a healthier lifestyle and improve your ability to manage your condition, then you may be interested in the NURSE-ON-CALL (NOC) Health Coaching service.
The NOC Health Coaching Service will suit people who want to make an effort to live healthier lifestyles and to adopt new healthier behaviours. Over a 12 month period, a fully qualified health coach (Div1 nurse) will contact you by phone (at a time that suits you) to motivate and encourage you to reach your health goals.
If you are interested in joining this service or in receiving further information, please contact your health professional at Diabetes Australia – Victoria (DA-Vic) or your local community health service.
The benefits of vitamins in preventing diabetes
Researchers from the University of Melbourne are conducting a study examining the effects of taking calcium and vitamin D supplements on preventing diabetes.
The study includes:
- Free Diabetes Risk Assessment
- Free Calcium and Vitamin D supplements
- Free Body Composition Assessment
The study lasts 6 months and involves 4 visits at the Western Hospital in Footscray.
If you do not have diabetes, but are overweight or have family members with diabetes, you may be eligible.
For more information, please contact the Research Assistant on 8345 6252 or Jia Wei on 8345 6081.
Victorian research: perspectives and needs of people with Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular conditions
Monash University invites Victorians with Type 2 diabetes and/or a cardiovascular condition to contribute to a research project (CAMELOT) looking at management of these chronic conditions – including use (or non-use) of natural therapies (e.g. taking vitamins and mineral, seeing a naturopath, having acupuncture, etc). CAMELOT provides a voice for people with these chronic conditions and it has the potential to influence future health policy and practice. CAMELOT investigates the relationship between the use of natural medicines, either on its own or in combination with conventional medicine. It is important we hear from both people who do use AND do not use natural therapies. There is no therapeutic intervention involved, but you can PARTICIPATE by taking 25 minutes to complete a survey an online survey at www.camelot.monash.edu.au, or by contacting the researchers to have a printed copy posted to you.
Eligibility criteria:
- Over 18 years old
- Victorian resident
- Have Type 2 diabetes and/OR a cardiovascular condition (any)
Contact Jennifer Moral or Rachel Canaway at Monash University. Phone: 1800 887 356. Email: camelot.psych@med.monash.edu.au.
* Each completed questionnaire received by 15th July 2010 goes into the draw to WIN one of 100 $50 gift cards.
Social Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes of Child-bearing Age 'Call for Participants'
This is a research project being conducted by the Department of Information Systems at The University of Melbourne and Diabetes Australia - Vic. We are trying to find out how novel and new technology can best support women living with type 1 diabetes who are either pregnant, considering pregnancy or post-pregnancy.
The project will last up to six months and during this time you will be asked to interact with a new technology specially designed for women like you. We will provide all the training needed for this research and you can participate as much or as little as you choose. We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to receive support and support others of child-bearing age. It is hoped that the research will provide valuable practical information about the kinds of support needed by women who are either pregnant, considering pregnancy or post-pregnancy.
For more information contact Dr Hilary Davis on (03) 8344 1578 or email davish@unimelb.edu.au, or contact Dr Victoria Hanna on (03) 8344 1580 or email vhanna@unimelb.edu.au.
Diabetes Management Program
The Centre for Eye Research Australia, Diabetes Australia-Victoria and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital are working together on the Diabetes Management Project (DMP), the first large Australian study to investigate the barriers to optimal diabetes management. If you are over the age of 18 years and you have type I or II diabetes, the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) invites you to join the DMP to help us better understand diabetes management and to reduce the incidence of vision loss in people with diabetes. We are looking for volunteers who will participate in one interview, involving a series of questionnaires and a comprehensive eye examination. This information will be used in the development of a self-management program that aims to equip people with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage their diabetes. For more information about this study please call Melanie Larizza of the Centre for Eye Research Australia on 9929 8072, or please email mlarizza@unimelb.edu.au.
Intranasal insulin trial
The Type 1 Diabetes Prevention Trial (previously known as the intranasal insulin trial, INIT II) is seeking people aged 4-30 years who are a first or second-degree relative of someone with type 1 diabetes. For more information please call Felicity on (03) 9342 7672 or visit www.stopdiabetes.com.au.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Dementia
Researchers at Monash University, in conjunction with the Australian Twin Registry, are investigatingthe link between type 2 diabetes mellitus and dementia by conducting a study with identical and non-identical twins.
Early results from a pilot study funded by a Diabetes Australia Research Grant provide a promising glimpse into which parts of the brain may be more vulnerable. However more twins are required for this study to be absolutely certain about the findings. If you are a twin or know of twins aged 50 years and over with type 2 diabetes please contact the Australia Twin Registry on Freecall 1800 037 021 or dph-twins@unimelb.edu.au.
Kidney Function in Pregnancy Research
Are you:
- Planning pregnancy?
- Aged below 40?
- Interested in participating in research?
If you answered “yes” to the above, you may be eligible to participate in a research project held at the Austin Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women looking at kidney function in diabetic pregnancy.
For more information, please contact Dr Jenny Huynh (researcher) on 9496 2260 or j.huynh4@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au.
Sleep and type 2 diabetes
The Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute is looking for people with type 2 diabetes (not on insulin) who snore, feel tired or sleepy, to take part in a 6 month study into Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).
By participating in Phase 1 you will find out whether you have OSA and you will get better information about your health. By participating in Phase 2 it is possible that you will benefit from a better night’s sleep and improved quality of life. It may also be that with the improvement in OSA you will have better glycaemic control and blood pressure.
To find out more, without obligation, contact Research Coordinator Elena Vulikh on 8532 1840 or e-mail: elena.vulikh@bakeridi.edu.au
Clinical Trials Connect (CTC) is an online portal to clinical trial information Australia wide that allows patients to register their interest to participate in current or future trials. For more information go to www.ctc.asn.au .
The Good Cholesterol Study
HDL (good cholesterol) and Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists at the Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute recently discovered that individuals with type 2 diabetes, who were treated with HDL or good cholesterol, showed improvement in their glucose control. They now aim to further investigate the mechanisms behind this discovery with the aim of developing new treatments.
You may be suitable for this study if you are:
- Male
- Aged 18 - 66 years
- Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
- Currently not taking medication (controlled with exercise and diet alone)
- Have no other major illness
- A non-smoker or ex-smoker
If you do not have diabetes, but are overweight or have family members with diabetes, you may be eligible.
The study is being conducted by Professor Bronwyn Kingwell of the Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute. If you would like to find out more information please contact: Melissa Formosa of the Heart Centre – The Alfred Hospital on 9076 6518, or email m.formosa@alfred.org.au.
Treatment of Pre-Diabetes & type 2 Diabetes Study
Novel therapies for the treatment of Pre-Diabetes & Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists at the Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute are currently investigating the effects of new medicines and developmental compounds on fat and sugar metabolism in individuals with pre-diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. This study also aims to investigate how type 2 diabetes develops over time once exposed to environmental factors such as a high fat diet or sedentary lifestyle.
You may be suitable for this study if you are:
- Male
- Aged 18 - 66 years
- Overweight/obese and have pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes
or
- Healthy and in the healthy weight range
- Currently not taking any medication
- Have no other major illness
- A non-smoker or ex-smoker
If you do not have diabetes, but are overweight or have family members with diabetes, you may be eligible
The study is being conducted by Professor Bronwyn Kingwell of the Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute.
If you would like to find out more information please contact:
Melissa Formosa of the Heart Centre – The Alfred Hospital on 9076 6518, or email m.formosa@alfred.org.au.
Disclaimer
Diabetes Australia-Vic provides this information as a service to the community and it is the responsibility of the individual to determine the appropriateness of participating in a study.
Diabetes Australia-Vic does not take any responsibility whatsoever arising out of individuals participating in a study and recommend them to seek their own advice from their ususal medical practitioner or any other appropriate source deemed necessary before consenting to participate.