Participants sought: research studies

Participants sought: Adjunctive Hormone treatment for people with schizophrenia

Men and women who are 18+, with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, are invited to be involved in an adjunctive treatment study that is underway in Melbourne. Hormones are known to play a role in the expression of schizophrenia and related disorders. The Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre is investigating whether a treatment that targets hormones, when taken in combination with regular antipsychotic medication, can better improve psychotic symptoms, mood and cognitive functioning. Participants will be reimbursed for their time and travel can be negotiated.  See more: Link

Participants sought: Medication in smoking cessation

This MAPrc study will examine important safety aspects (such as agitation, aggression and depression) of the drugs varenicline and bupropion compared to placebo (“dummy pills” that do not contain any medicine) and nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT or “the patch”) in smokers with or without a history of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. See more: Link

 

Adding your study to CCS's research study index page

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We have created an index page which lists research studies being undertaken by various Departments within Central Clinical School which are seeking participants. You can login with your Monash authcate and add your own study. We get an email to prompt the publication of the entry and disseminate it more widely.

Studies are investigating a wide range of diseases, including allergies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and gluten intolerance, schizophrenia and depression. The studies may seek both well and unwell participants. See index page which links to detail for each study currently seeking participants: Research study index link

Participants sought for new research studies in gluten, diabetes, depression, schizophrenia

Participants sought: An adjunctive pro-cognitive treatment in schizophrenia
This study by Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) is being conducted in order to determine if two different doses of EVP-6124 improve mental function and are safe in people who have schizophrenia and are taking another medication for their illness. Contact: Mr Daniel Grice ph (03) 9076 6581 Email participate.maprc@monash.edu Website link: http://www.maprc.org.au/psychopharmacology.

 

Participants sought: Are you interested in trying a new non-medication treatment for Depression? 

The Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) is seeking volunteers who are currently experiencing depression to help us investigate a new antidepressant treatment.  This study is looking at whether cognitive control training can help alleviate the symptoms of depression. It is also investigating whether a mild form of brain stimulation called transcranial electrical stimulation can be used to boost the impact of cognitive control training. Transcranial electrical stimulation is a safe, mild and non-invasive means of stimulating nerves cells in the brain. Link

 

Participants sought: Do you have Type 2 diabetes and sit for large portions of the day?

Scientists at the Physical Activity & Behavioural Epidemiology lab, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute recently discovered that breaking up prolonged sitting has important beneficial effects on glycaemic control in older adults. We now aim to further investigate this phenomenon in those with type 2 diabetes, who are likely to derive the greatest benefits. This research may ultimately lead to practical and feasible treatment and management strategies in those with type 2 diabetes.

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Participants sought: Investigating Ondansetron for chronic residual schizophrenia

The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of the medication Ondansetron as an adjunctive or add-on therapy to existing anti-psychotic medication in the treatment of schizophrenia symptoms. Ondansetron is a well established medication which is approved in Australia for the treatment of drug-induced nausea and vomiting. However, various case studies and clinical studies have shown Ondansetron to also be effective in the treatment of symptoms associated with persistent schizophrenia.

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Participants sought: The role of wheat gluten in causing gastrointestinal symptoms and changes to mental health

Volunteers are required to investigate the role of wheat gluten in causing gastrointestinal symptoms and changes in mental health in people who do not have coeliac disease.  
We are looking for participants who have found that following a gluten-free diet has relieved their gut symptoms 

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