Current research opportunities Take Part Research advertised below is provided as a service to the diabetes research community. This research is not specifically endorsed by Diabetes Australia. All studies and surveys that are promoted on the Diabetes Australia website and social media channels are reviewed by the Medical Education and Scientific Council (MESC). If you would like to promote a survey or ask for participants, email [email protected]. Bone-Muscle Interaction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes & the Effects of Exercise Victoria University and Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science Do you have type 2 diabetes? Seeking male and female volunteers over the age of 18 with type 2 diabetes to participate in a study examining the effects of exercise on bone-muscle-fat interaction and its relationship to health and function. What’s involved? Participants will be randomised to exercise training (cycling) or control (usual activities). Assessments include: Aerobic fitness and strength Blood and urine samples Mobility Glucose tolerance testing Questionnaires Fat and muscle samples (optional) Bone and muscle scans Where is it? Victoria University, Footscray Park What’s in it for me? Reimbursement. You may receive gift cards up to $100 value. Some participant exclusions may include: Warfarin or Vit K medications Current smoker or quit in the past 12 months BMI over 40 To see if you can get involved, contact: Email Rhiannon Healy: [email protected] Understanding mobile health intervention needs of Australians living with type 2 diabetes University of Southern Queensland Are you interested in participating in a study to identify the key features of mobile health apps to improve self-management of type 2 diabetes? Are You Over 18 years old Living with type 2 diabetes Able to complete a survey online English speaking Smart phone/mobile device user. Potential Benefits Participating in this study will help us to identify and understand the advanced features needed in a mobile health app to improve self-management of Type 2 Diabetes. Participation involves completing an online survey that takes 15 – 30 minutes. Start the survey Developing a model of preventive health care for people with intellectual disability We are doing a research study on having good health. We want to hear from people with intellectual disability, their support networks and health professionals. If you are interested: Contact: Bela Laginha Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 9348 0190 HREC Approval Number: HC220517 – August 2022 COVID-19 experience in type 2 diabetes Researchers from the University of Newcastle are seeking people with type 2 diabetes who have had COVID-19 12 or more weeks ago. What is the research study about? The purpose of the research is to understand the experiences of people with type 2 diabetes who have had COVID-19. This includes understanding your experience during the first four weeks of your COVID-19 illness, any symptoms you are currently experiencing, and how these persistent symptoms have impacted you. What is involved? If you agree to participate, this study involves completing a one-off online survey. It is estimated that the survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you can enter the draw to win one of ten $50 gift cards. How do I get involved? Complete the survey via this link: https://redcap.link/diabetes_long_covid For more information, contact Emily Cox via: Phone: 02 4985 4515 or Email: [email protected] This project has been approved by the University of Newcastle Human Research Ethics Committee, HREC Approval No. H-2022-0262 Cardiovascular study for women Are you female, aged 40 – 65 years, and want to reduce your risk of heart disease? And you have had a history of: Diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or High blood pressure or pre-eclampsia during pregnancy or Early menopause (under the age of 44 years) or Are of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background (aged 35 – 65 years). You could be eligible for the CAC-Women’s Trial. This is a large national study of 6 months duration with all women receiving a free specialised CT scan of the heart arteries. To find out more, submit your enquiry by sending your email address and mobile phone number to: [email protected] This research project has been approved by the Western Sydney Local Human Research Ethics Committee – dated 22 April 2022. The MothersBabies Study Are you interested in groundbreaking pre-pregnancy research? UNSW’s Microbiome Research Centre is looking at the impact of gestational diabetes in previous pregnancies, as well as how your pre-pregnancy lifestyle (diet, exercise, medications, pre-existing medical conditions) could affect your microbiome. Who are we hoping to recruit? To take part in The MothersBabies Study, you must: be a biological female currently living in Australia at least 18 years old planning to fall pregnant in the next 12 months (but not currently pregnant) It does not matter what medications you take, what medical conditions you already have, how you plan on falling pregnant, or how many babies you have had before. What does it involve? You must also be happy to supply UNSW Microbiome Research Centre with the following items every 3 months: Microbiome samples (stool sample, urine sample, blood sample, skin, oral & vaginal swabs for mum | stool sample, urine sample, oral & skin swabs for baby) Diet records using a food diary which we provide to you Physical activity surveys General health and wellbeing All medications currently being used Height, weight & waist circumference Vital signs Your total time commitment is 3-4 years, depending on when you fall pregnant in the pre-pregnancy baseline stage. How do I get involved? If you’d like to sign up, or see if you are eligible, fill out the form available at www.unsw.to/mothersbabies. If you’d like to chat more information or to a researcher, please email [email protected]. Research Approvals HREC Approval: 2019/ETH00192 ANZCTR Number: ACTRN12619000800123 Australian Breastfeeding Association Research Approval: 2020-4 Are you interested in doing free excercise via telehealth? Researchers from the University of Newcastle are looking for: Men and women with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c above 7.0%) Age 18-65 years With access to an electronic device with a camera (e.g., a computer, tablet or laptop) Can attend the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus on two occasions What is involved? You will participate in 8 weeks of FREE group Telehealth exercise sessions, supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. You will be given exercise equipment (yours to keep) to assist with participating. You will also undergo testing of your health and fitness before and after the intervention. I am interested! How do I get involved? For more information, contact Emily Cox via Phone: 02 4985 4515 or Email: [email protected] Diabetes Online: Information for Type 2 (DO IT 2) Are you interested in finding out about options for managing type 2 diabetes? DO IT 2 is a free online and interactive course that will take about 1.5-2 hours to complete. We want as many people as possible (with and without type 2 diabetes) to participate in DO IT 2 and we will use the data to continue to improve the course. DO IT 2 is part of a UniSA PhD research project approved by the University of South Australia Human Research Ethics Committee (Application: 200195). Find out more A new, investigational procedure to help manage blood glucose levels in individuals living with type 2 diabetes Are you looking for a new way to help manage your Type 2 Diabetes? The REGENT-1 clinical study is evaluating a new, non-surgical, endoscopic treatment (called the Endogenex procedure) that may interest you. During an Endogenex procedure, a small flexible camera (endoscope) is used to guide a special device through the mouth and past the stomach into the first portion of the small intestine called the duodenum. This device applies therapy to the surface of the duodenum which initiates the regeneration or regrowth of healthy cells that help the body manage blood glucose levels. Because the Endogenex procedure is done endoscopically, this means there will be no incisions (cuts or scars). Patients will go home the same day and normal physical activity can usually be resumed the next day. You may be eligible to be included in the study if you: Are between 18 and 70 years of age Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Have a BMI of 24-40 kg/m2 Have HbA1C of 7.5-11.0% Are taking medication to help manage blood glucose levels Do not take any steroids, blood-thinners, anti-coagulation medications (eg. warfarin), weight loss medications, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that cannot be stopped for one month Have not had any previous gastrointestinal surgery that has changed your anatomy (eg. gastric bypass, gastric band or gastric sleeve surgery) Do not have any autoimmune disease (excluding Graves’ or Hashimoto’s disease, with adequately replaced thyroid hormones) Do not suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (eg. Crohn’s disease, coeliac) Do not consume excessive alcohol No pregnant or plan to be pregnant in next year Meet all eligibility criteria as assessed by your study doctor Please visit our website (bmiclinic.com.au/regent) for more information. ‘Stepping up’ exercise for type 2 diabetes: A stepped care approach to lifestyle therapy This research project aims to examine the effects of an adaptive exercise approach to improving health for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. We are specifically examining the effect of adapting an exercise program on blood glucose management, abdominal fat, and cardiorespiratory health. Are you between 25-69 years of age? Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Do you have a waist circumference >80cm (women) or >94cm (men)? Are you willing to complete regular supervised and/or unsupervised exercise sessions? Are you willing to participate in assessments of physical health and lifestyle behaviours? Are you willing to wear a wrist-based activity tracker for the duration of the study? For this trial, you will be randomized (like the toss of a coin) into one of two groups. The first group will be required to complete a minimum of 150 minutes of exercise, which includes a home exercise program. The second group will receive exercise and nutritional advice. At regular time-points, you will be required to attend health assessments to assess your response to the intervention at the Charles Perkins Centre (Camperdown). Your exercise program may be adjusted throughout trial depending on your assessment results. The duration of your trial participation will vary (8 months minimum, 12 months maximum). This study is being conducted at the University of Sydney Charles Perkins Centre (John Hopkins Dr, Camperdown, NSW, 2006) in conjunction with the University of Queensland. This study has been approved by the NSW Sydney Local Health District (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Zone). Ethics approval number: X21-0016. For any questions, or to express interest in participating, please contact: Alex Armstrong ([email protected]) The Multi-Care Study Do you, or someone you care for, have two or more chronic physical health conditions? If you are a carer or person living with multimorbidity (two or more chronic conditions) researchers from the University of Sydney need your help to understand how family/friend carers are involved in supporting people diagnosed with two or more physical health conditions (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, arthritis, cancer, COPD). We are looking for people to participate in a telephone interview. Participants will be reimbursed for their time. Type1Screen Type1Screen is an Australian initiative offering free type 1 diabetes risk screening. The aim of Type1Screen is to identify people at risk of developing type 1 diabetes as early in the disease process as possible before symptoms develop. To be eligible for Type1Screen, individuals must be aged over 2 years and have a family history of type 1 diabetes. How do I get involved? Participation involves a blood test either at a local pathology collection centre or via a test which can be sent to, and done in, the home. Registration is available directly online. Register now. The blood sample goes to a lab in Melbourne and results are sent back within 8 weeks of sample receipt. Those who are found to be antibody-positive will be supported through a national network of diabetes centres and offered further testing to determine their risk of developing diabetes. They will also be offered the opportunity to enter any available prevention studies through the Australasian Type 1 diabetes Immunotherapy Collaborative (ATIC). Further information about Type1Screen is available at the Type1Screen website or by following their Facebook or Instagram pages @type1screen. For further information email the team at [email protected]. Type 2 Diabetes Heart Rate Variability Study Do you have type 2 diabetes? Live near Sydney? Aged between 18 and 69? Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney would like you to wear a small heart-rate monitor for 90-minutes while you enjoy a meal of your choice near the university. Participants will be offered a small reimbursement for their time. We are interested in how certain heart rhythms may be able to predict blood glucose levels, which may be useful in the development of a non-invasive indicator of blood glucose. Want to get involved or just find out more? Contact Luke Jarman on (Ph) 0410724067 or (Email) [email protected] This study has been approved by the University of Technology, Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC: 2014000110). If you have any complaints or reservations about any aspect of your participation in this research which you cannot resolve with the researcher, you may contact the Ethics Committee through the Research Ethics Officer (ph: 02 9514 9615, [email protected]) and quote the UTS HREC reference number. Any complaint you make will be treated in confidence and investigated fully and you will be informed of the outcome. Do you have Type 2 diabetes and foot nerve damage? People with Type 2 Diabetes may develop foot nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), as a complication. Symptoms might include: numbness of the feet; coldness in the legs; tingling or pins and needles in the feet; burning pain in the feet and legs. Peripheral neuropathy can affect balance and walking, and increase the risk of falling. Researchers at The University of Queensland are seeking participants for a trial of different shoe insoles which may improve balance, walking and foot sensation in adults with Type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. I’m interested, what would be involved? You would be given a pair of shoe insoles to wear for 4 weeks. Across 2 sessions we will measure the feeling in your feet, standing balance, and walking ability whilst barefoot, wearing shoes, and 2 different insoles (textured and smooth). You will be required to wear a small wireless activity monitor for 2 weeks, and complete 3 short surveys relating to your general health, diabetes, foot health, falls, and experience wearing the insoles. Am I eligible to take part? To be eligible to participate in this trial you MUST: – be aged 18 years or older – have Type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy – live in South East Queensland – be able to walk over 20 metres with/without an aid (e.g. walking stick) – be willing to wear shoe insoles for 4 weeks There are some medical conditions that would make you ineligible to take part. Please contact the lead researcher, Dr Anna Hatton, to find out more (see below). What will I receive for taking part? Participants will be remunerated for their transport to and from The University of Queensland (St Lucia campus) for assessments, by way of return taxi fares (within the Brisbane region) or day car parking. To register your interest to take part, please follow the survey link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GKCMFJJ I would like to know more: Please contact Dr Anna Hatton on: (Tel) 07 3365 4590 or (Email) [email protected] Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Find out if your family is at risk and help your community What is TrialNet? TrialNet is a global program to screen relatives of people with type 1 diabetes. This trial can help you and your family find out your risk of developing type 1 diabetes, allowing for early treatment. Your participation will also help determine how to prevent type 1 diabetes. Get peace of mind and help prevent diabetes. TrialNet is dedicated to the study, prevention, and early treatment of type 1 diabetes. It works with more than 200 screening sites throughout Australia, the United States, Canada, Finland, United Kingdom, Italy and New Zealand. TrialNet is supported by the National Institutes of Health, which is part of the United States Federal Government. It is also supported by Diabetes Australia, JDRF Australia and major diabetes organisations in other countries. Find out more: www.diabetestrialnet.org Clinical Trials Connect Clinical Trials Connect (CTC) was established in 2008. CTC is an online participant recruitment website designed to help match members of the Australian community to research opportunities Australia wide, and deliver recruitment solutions to researchers. People can register their interest to participate in trials on the website either as a healthy volunteer or as a patient with an existing medical condition. Click for more information
