Clinical Trials

Maternal RSV Trial (GRACE Study)

The Barwon Health Clinical Trial Unit is looking for  pregnant women aged aged between 18 and 49 years to participate in study looking at a potential Maternal RSV vaccine

Barwon Health Director of Infectious Diseases, Professor Eugene Athan, is conducting the research study.

You may be eligible to participate if you are:

• Pregnant and Aged between 18 and 49 years,
• Pre pregnancy BMI 18.5 to 39.9kg/m2 (inclusive)
• In general good maternal health
• Are willing to provide cord blood
• Willing to have your infant followed up for 1 year after delivery

For more information about the study, call the study research nurse Fahriya Zandari on 03 4215 2877 or email [email protected]

This study has been approved by Monash Human Research Ethics Committee.

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 Kate Ellis 03 4215 2878  email [email protected].

This study has been approved by Monash Human Research Ethics Committee

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]