Notices

Volunteers Wanted for Obesity Clinical Trial

We are looking for healthy obese people who are willing to participate in a research project investigating a potential new weight loss treatment.

• Aged between 18 and 65 years
• Male, with a waist measurement of at least 102 cm
• Female, either postmenopausal or surgically sterilised, and with a waist measurement of at least 95cm
• Not currently taking any medications
• Obese with a BMI between 30 – 45 kg/m²  

BMI   =   Weight (kg)
        Height x Height (metres)

If you think you may be eligible and would like further information, please contact the Study Coordinator at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital on 9496 4025 during office hours. All calls will be treated with the strictest confidence.

This project has been approved by the Austin Health Human Research Ethics Committee.

Volunteers Wanted for Type 2 Diabetes Medication Study

Do you have type 2 diabetes? We are looking for volunteers to participate in a diabetes medication study. If you participate in this study you will have regular contact with caring and professional staff, and learn more about your diabetes in the process.

• Aged over 18 years
• Currently not taking any medication for your diabetes
• Willing to attend regular clinic visits

If you answered yes to all of the above, you may be eligible to participate in the study. If you are interested in taking part or would like further information, please contact the Study Coordinator at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital on 9496 4025 during office hours. All calls will be treated with the strictest confidence.

This project has been approved by the Austin Health Human Research Ethics Committee.

Volunteers Wanted for Low Bone Mineral Density Study

Postmenopausal women, we need your help. Austin Health are performing a research study of healthy postmenopausal women aged 40-55 years with osteopenia (low bone mineral density) for 12 months. This is a randomised, double blind placebo-controlled study.

Are you:

• Female
• 40 – 55 years old
• Postmenopausal (last period between 6-36 months)

If you answered yes to all of the above, you may be eligible to participate in the study. If you are interested in taking part or would like further information, please give us a call at the Endocrinology Unit, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

Contact:

Jean (Research Nurse), ph (03) 9496-3600, or
Gwenda (Research Nurse), ph (03) 9496-2653

This study has been approved by the Austin Health Human Research Ethics Committee.

Volunteers Wanted for Weight Loss Study

Why do people who lose weight often struggle to keep it off and usually regain it?  There may be hormonal changes occurring after weight loss, which encourage us to eat more.  We are studying the impact of weight loss on the hormones which influence hunger.

Are you:

• Aged more than 18 years
• Male or post-menopausal female
• Overweight or obese AND
• have no history of diabetes, cardiovascular or endocrine disease
  

If you answered yes to all of the above, you may be eligible to participate in the study. You will be required to make visits to the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital over a period of 12 months, and follow a weight loss program. 

If you are interested in further information regarding this study, or are interested in participating, please call Dr Priya Sumithran, ph (03) 9496 2124.

This study has been approved by the Austin Health Human Research Ethics Committee.