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A clinical trial is a prospective research study of people that is designed to answer specific questions about health interventions. Clinical trial participants play a key role in helping deliver improved health outcomes.
Volunteers are a critical factor in clinical trials and our researchers are continually recruiting. Griffith Health Institute undertakes clinical trials at a variety of trial sites, across six different areas of research and relies on volunteers from the local, state and national communities. If you are interested in getting involved, please see the current trials below, with links to further information & contact details.
NOTE TO RESEARCHERS: If you would like to advertise your trial on the website, please fill in the Advertising Submission Form (Doc 28k) and forward to the GHI Communications Officer k.whittington@griffith.edu.au
Attitudes towards unsafe driving (pdf 31k) - GHI researchers at the School of Applied Psychology are investigating why people choose to drive dangerously or recklessly. This 30 minute anonymous, online questionnaire aims to improve road safety intervention programs to create safer roads for all.
Parents of 4-5 year old (pdf 48k) - This study involves an online questionaire for parents of 4-5 year old children. It looks into couple disagreements, resolution, forgiveness and parenting.
Free Program for Cancer Survivors (pdf 18k) - This free program is particularly for those people who experience cognitive problems, such as difficulties with memory and concentration, following cancer and cancer treatment.
Persistent pain and emotional connectedness (pdf 52k) - An investigation into the relationship between persistent pain, attention and hyper vigilance to pain and empathetic responding
Type II Diabetes in Women (pdf 61k) - Hormonal and metabolic status in postmenopausal women with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Coronary Heart Disease (pdf 49.6k) - Potential psychological mechanisms of a web-based intervention in the promotion of healthy behaviours for patients with coronary heart
Migraine Clinical Trial (pdf 16.5k) - investigating the effectiveness of Vitamin B and Folate supplement as a treatment for migraineurs.
Oral Antibiotic Clinical Trial (pdf 13.9k) - investigating the benefits of using oral antibiotic in dental implant treatment. The effect of different antibiotic regimes on post surgical healing and patient-centred outcomes (patient’s comfort / discomfort).
Hay Fever Sufferers (pdf 17.9k) - a study to examine how acupuncture may be an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis more commonly known as 'hay fever".
Migraine in Children Trial (PDF 19.2k) - this study aims to improve understanding of the genetic component to migraine and associated conditions in children. The ultimate objective of this study is to provide important insights into the genes involved to provide better diagnostic, management and treatment options.
Griffith Clinical Trials Coordinating Centre
The CTCC provides a specialized range of services, including automated randomization, together with experienced staff to support clinical trials across all disciplines undertaken by Griffith academics, students and collaborators, the Gold Coast University Hospital and other affiliated hospitals.
Operating under the aegis of Griffith University’s Health Institute, the CTCC is hosted by the RCCCPI and is supported by a division of the university’s Information Services. Further information is available here.