Fall Prevention in Older People with Dementia
What factors influence participation and adherence to a fall prevention intervention in community-dwelling older people with dementia?
RELATED PROJECTS
Biomarkers in Healthy Adults and Siblings of People with Schizophrenia (BHASS) study
What is the purpose of the study?
We are interested in how the immune system influences the brain. We are seeking volunteer research participants to learn about how immune markers in the blood relate to cognition, behaviour and brain activity.
Would the research project be a good fit for me?
The study might be good for you if:
- You are between the ages of 18-60 and you are a healthy adult with or without a
sibling who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- You DO NOT have a personal history of schizophrenia, seizures, substance abuse or
dependence (within past 3 years), head injury or loss of consciousness, central nervous system infections
What would happen if I took part in the research project?
If you decide to take part you would visit Neuroscience Research Australia to complete the following:
- Perform cognitive tests and questionnaires (within 2 hours)
- Provide a blood sample
- Receive a short medical examination including a visual eye, nose, and throat exam,
lungs and heart (using stethoscope) exam, body temperature, blood pressure, and
brief medical history
- Receive an MRI scan (approx. 1 hr) which includes performing computer-based
cognitive tests
Will I be paid to take part in the research project?
Your participation in this study may have associated expenses. Reimbursement will be provided for your time and for out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel to the centre.
Who do I contact if I want more information or want to take part in the study?
If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the study please contact a member of our research team:
Alice Zhen on 02 9399 1858 email: a.zhen@neura.edu.au
Associate Professor Thomas Weickert on 02 9399 1730, email: t.weickert@neura.edu.au
Blood biomarkers in melancholic and non-melancholic subtypes of depression study
A study of men and women between 18 to 70 years of age with a diagnosis of either melancholic or non-melancholic depression to research the extent to which blood biomarkers may be elevated in melancholic and non-melancholic subtypes of depression.
Contact Information
If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact a member of the research team: Alice Zhen at (02) 9399 1858, email: a.zhen@neura.edu.au
Can high dose of vitamin C boost recovery after balance organ injury?
We will address loss of balance, a pressing health-related issue that affects quality of life in ~5% of the population. Once the balance organ is injured or degrades with age, no treatments restore function. We have identified a nerve-pathway crucial for balance system adjustment & self-repair. The sensitivity of this pathway can be increased with vitamin C. We will determine if vitamin C treatment can improve recovery after balance loss and potentially translate to the clinic.