Currently Recruiting Clinical Trials
Cardiology Unit
The Barwon Health Cardiology Unit is conducting a clinical trial with men (50 years old and older) and women (55 years old and older), who are taking medication to lower their cholesterol and who are at risk of a cardiovascular event, like heart attack and stroke.
The purpose of this research is to find out whether an investigational medication may reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, like heart attack and stroke, in people at high risk for these events.
For more information, please call Donna Soraghan on 4215 1032
The research is being conducted by Associate Prof John Amerena at the University Hospital Geelong
All calls will be treated with the strictest confidence. This research study has been approved by the Monash Health Human Research Ethics Committee.
Meningococcal Combo Study
The Barwon Health Clinical Trial Unit is looking for healthy adolescents and young adults aged between 10 and 25 years to participate in study looking at a potential combination Meningococcal vaccine.
Meningococcal infection (or meningococcal disease) is caused by bacteria called meningococcus. Meningococcal infections are rare but can start suddenly and become extremely serious very quickly. Whilst most survive and recover, they can cause life-long disabilities, or death in about one in 10 people affected.
Barwon Health Director of Infectious Diseases, Professor Eugene Athan, is conducting the research study.
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- Aged between 10 and 25 years,
- In general good health, and
- Have not previously received any additional vaccination against meningococcal disease other than Meningococcal C vaccine as an infant/toddler
Participants would be required to attend 5-6 visits over a 6-8 month period, then respond to a follow-up phone call every 2 months for about a year. Participants will be reimbursed for their time.
For more information about the study, call the study research nurse Louise O’Callaghan on 03 4215 2877 or email [email protected]
This study has been approved by Monash Human Research Ethics Committee
Participate in a COVID-19 Study
We’re looking for healthy people aged 18-84 to participate in a clinical study of a vaccine for COVID-19.
You will be reimbursed for your expenses attending the site.
Participants must be healthy, register your interest to find out if you are eligible. Email [email protected]
COVID Shield Clinical Trial
If you are a health care professional (doctor, nurse, allied health worker) or paramedic involved in care of COVID-19 patients, register your interest to participate in this clinical trial now recruiting at www.covidshieldtrial.com.au
Please contact Louise O’Callaghan on 4215 2877 or [email protected] for further information.
Do you have low mood?
We are conducting a clinical trial comparing the possible effects of conventional versus A2 dairy products on aspects of women’s health and wellbeing.
You may be eligible if you:
- Are a woman between the ages of 18-75 years
- Have low mood
- Consume at least 250ml (approx.one cup) of milk each day
For more information, please visit foodandmoodcentre.com.au/themoodstudy or contact the study team on (03) 4215 3332 or email [email protected]
Do you have Type 2 diabetes and your blood glucose levels could be better?
Barwon Health is currently conducting a clinical trial to investigate the use of an investigational diabetes medication and its impact upon blood glucose control and weight loss
You may be eligible to take part in this study if:
- You have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
- You are aged 18 years or over
- Your blood glucose levels could be better
For more information please contact the Research Nurse/Diabetes Educator Jo Chambers on 03 4215 2880 or [email protected]
This study has been approved by Monash Health HREC.
Volunteers required for Meningococcal Vaccine Study
Barwon Health is participating in a study using vaccines against meningococcal disease and are looking for healthy volunteers to take part.
All participants will receive one of the active, approved vaccines.
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- Aged 18 to 50 years
- In general good health, and
- Have not previously received a vaccination against meningococcal disease
Participants would be required to attend 4-5 visits over a 6-8 month period and will be reimbursed for their time.
For more information or to assess eligibility please call Kate Ellis (03) 4215 2878 or email [email protected]
Last Modified: Tuesday, 17 November 2020