Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Intra-Articular Injection of Botulinum Toxin Type A for Shoulder Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether intra-articular botulinum toxin type A is effective in the treatment of chronic joint pain. Official Title Intra-Articular Injection of Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo Controlled Trial. Conditions Arthritis Shoulder…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Synvisc Injections for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
The objective of this investigation is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of viscosupplementation in treating symptomatic lumbar facet joint arthropathy. The intended use of the device (Synvisc) is to alleviate pain and improve function in patients with painful lumbar facet joint arthrosis by intra-articular injection into the involved joint.
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Improving Primary Care in Patients With Mental Disorders
This study will determine the effectiveness of medical case management in improving the medical care of people with mental disorders or substance abuse problems. Official Title Improving Primary Care in Patients With Mental Disorders. Conditions Mental Disorders Study Type Interventional Study Design Health Services Research, Randomised,…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
AIMHI NT Relapse Prevention Trial
A new treatment for indigenous people with mental illness in remote communities has been developed. The study hypothesis is that this new treatment will result in better outcomes for clients and carers than the outcomes of clients and carers who do not receive the treatment. The treatment is a combination…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Medical Self-Management for Improving Health Behaviour Among Individuals in Community Mental Health Settings
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a medical illness self-management program in improving the health and health behaviour of people who are recieving care at a community mental health center. Official Title Adapting a Medical Self-Management Program for a Community Mental Health Center. Conditions Chronic Disease Mental illness…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Beyond Ageing: A Study for the Prevention of Depression, Cognitive Impairment and the Improvement of Knowledge About Mental Health
The purpose of this study is to determine whether folate and vitamin B12, physical activity and mental health literacy can prevent depression, and folate and vitamin B12 and physical activity can prevent cognitive impairment in older people. Also the study aims to assess the benefits for older people in improving…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Motivational Interviewing to Engage OEF/OIF Veterans in Mental Health Treatment
The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of telephone-administered motivational interviewing (TAMI) to enhance VA mental health treatment engagement among veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF) who screen positive for mental health disorders on telephone assessment. We will evaluate whether TAMI…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
Susceptibility to High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema in Subjects With Increased Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
It has been shown, that subjects susceptible to high altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE) are characterised by an abnormal increase of pulmonary artery pressure at rest in hypoxia and during exercise in normoxia. This abnormal rise of pulmonary artery pressure has also been observed in about 10% of otherwise healthy subjects…
Heart
01 Jan 2013
Identification of Genetic Markers for Cardiopulmonary Diseases (Genotype)
This study is designed to investigate whether an association exists between certain genes/protein levels and the development of various cardiopulmonary diseases. It is hoped that this project will provide valuable insight into the understanding of these diseases. Official Title Identification of Genetic Markers for Cardiopulmonary Diseases. Conditions Cardiovascular Diseases…
