Hormones
01 Jan 2013
Vitamin D in Vietnamese Research Project
A current research project aims to build on the results of an earlier study which revealed that Vitamin D deficiency is as high as 88% (9 out of 10 people) in Vietnamese living in Melbourne. Research will now assess the effectiveness of Vitamin D supplements in the treatment of Graves’…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Triggers Related to Recurrent Headaches Research Project 2010
MaTCH- Mastery of Triggers to Conquer Headaches is a Monash University research project currently seeking adult participants for research on the behavioural management of triggers related to recurrent headache. MaTCH is a clinical research trial funded by the National Health & Medical Research Council and headed by Professor Paul Martin.
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Safety and Efficacy of Linagliptin in Type-2-diabetes Mellitus Patients With Moderate to Severe Renal Impairment
The objective of the current study is to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of linagliptin (5 mg / once daily) compared to placebo given over 12 weeks in drug naive or previously treated type 2 diabetic patients with moderate to severe renal impairment and insufficient glycaemic control. In addition…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Smoking Termination Opportunity for inPatients (STOP)
The Smoking Termination Opportunity for inPatients, (STOP) project is designed to capture the opportunity that is provided by admission for acute smoking related illness, to assist patients through withdrawal by use of a combination of: the new medication Champix with best practice counselling initiated in an inpatient setting to achieve:sustained…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Optical Coherence Tomography Assessment of Intimal Tissue and Malapposition (OPTIMA)
The purpose of this study is to use a high-resolution intracoronary imaging modality, called optical coherence tomography (OCT) to examine two different types of coronary artery stents used to treat patients with coronary artery disease. Official Title Optical Coherence Tomography Assessment of Intimal Tissue and Malapposition: A Randomized Comparison of…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Phase 3 Study of Immunotherapy to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with metastatic prostate cancer who have not received chemotherapy live longer when treated with ipilimumab than those treated with a placebo. Official Title Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Trial to Compare the Efficacy of Ipilimumab vs Placebo in Asymptomatic or Minimally…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Seizure Advisory System Feasibility Study
The purpose of this prospective, single-arm, unblinded, multicenter clinical study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the NeuroVista Seizure Advisory System (SAS) in patients with medically refractory epilepsy. A total of 10 subjects will be implanted at up to three study sites. Official Title Safety and Effectiveness of…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Dose-Finding Study of Favipiravir in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Influenza
This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study evaluating the efficacy and safety of two doses of favipiravir in older adult patients with uncomplicated influenza. Official Title A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Two Doses of Favipiravir in Older Adult…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
ToGA Study – A Study of Herceptin (Trastuzumab) in Combination With Chemotherapy Compared With Chemotherapy Alone in Patients With HER2-Positive Advanced Gastric Cancer
This parallel, randomized, open-label, multi-centre study will evaluate the effect on overall survival of trastuzumab (Herceptin) in combination with a chemotherapy compared to the chemotherapy alone in patients with HER2-positive advanced gastric cancer. Trastuzumab (Herceptin) will be administered as intravenous infusion of 6 mg/kg (loading dose 8 mg/kg) every 3…
