Clinical trials
The following groups are currently looking for clinical trial participants:
Help find a way to control fat and improve metabolism
Lead Investigators: Dr Moe Thuzar & Professor Michael Stowasser
We are currently recruiting volunteers for a clinical trial studying potential novel metabolic effects of a medication which blocks a hormone receptor present in high abundance on fat cells. The medication is currently in use safely in clinical practice for other indications.
We need volunteers who are:
- Women
- Age 18-45 years
- Overweight/obese (Body mass index 25-40kg/m2)
- Not pregnant and not planning pregnancy in a near future
Participation in the study, if deemed to be eligible after the screening process, will involve taking the allocated study treatment (either the active medication or placebo) and attending a number of study assessment visits (to assess fat mass, brown fat activity, metabolic rate, glucose metabolism) over 4 months.
A cash reimbursement will be offered and light snacks will be provided!
The study is being undertaken at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and has been approved by the Metro South and University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee.
For further information, please contact Venita Bali (Research Nurse) via email: venita.bali@uq.edu.au.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Help us understand the family link
The role of genetics in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is well established; but why do some people develop the disease while their siblings or children remain healthy?
We are currently recruiting RA patients, their first degree relatives (children, parents and siblings), as well as healthy individuals without a RA family history, to shed light on this question.
You can help us better understand the intricate relation between the disease, genetics and other factors that may influence the onset of RA by taking part in our study. The research is led by the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation in collaboration with the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute. The principal investigators are Dr Helen Benham and Prof Ranjeny Thomas, both clinical rheumatologists and translational medical researchers.
For more information, please contact di.arthritis@uq.edu.au
Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging & Diagnosis (ACEMID) Cohort Study
Lead Investigator: Prof H Peter Soyer
ACEMID aims to develop more efficient and effective screening for the early detection of melanoma through the provision of an innovative 3D total body photography system.
Participants will be asked to participate in 3D total body photography every 6, 12 or 24 months for the 3 year study duration based on their melanoma risk. To be eligible to participate participants must be 18 years of age or older and have a regular medical practitioner.
There will be 15 ACEMID sites located in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
For further information, contact acemid@uq.edu.au
Registration ID: ACTRN12619001706167
IMAGE: Melanoma Surveillance Photography to improve early detection of melanoma in very high risk (or high risk) patients
Lead Investigator: Associate Professor Victoria Mar
The IMAGE trial aims to assess whether using melanoma surveillance with baseline total body photography (with tagged dermoscopic images), results in improved diagnostic accuracy and earlier detection of melanoma compared to clinical surveillance without baseline photography as an aid. We also will investigate if using Melanoma Surveillance Photography significantly reduces the number of unnecessary biopsies in high risk individuals.
Study participants are randomised to either a control or intervention arm. Participants randomised to the intervention arm will attend a research clinic and receive baseline total body imaging with dermoscopy. These images will then be used as a baseline to compare future routine surveillance visits. Participant image files will be uploaded on to a secure USB, for participants to then review their images with their regular treating doctor or Dermatologist, where they will conduct a skin check using the images on file.
IMAGE study sites are located in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
For further information, contact image@masc.org.au.
Registration ID: NCT04385732