Below is a list of current Australian researchers recruiting for participants. Please direct any queries about specific studies to the contact of the study.
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Researchers at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and University of New South Wales (UNSW) are inviting people who have noticed changes in their memory or thinking, or have a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), to participate in a voluntary research trial investigating dementia risk reduction.
What is the MyCoach Trial about?
This research aims to test the…
Sleep problems are common among people living with dementia and their care partners. Disturbed sleep is associated with a wide range of undesirable outcomes including fatigue, agitation, and cognitive dysfunction. Currently, accessible treatments to reduce sleep problems among people living with dementia and care partners are limited.
We have developed a six-week non-pharmacological…
The MAPS project is a seven-week online group therapy program that uses a combination of music therapy and “talking therapy” (psychological therapy) to support people living with younger-onset dementia (YOD) and their caregivers. The goal of the program is to encourage healthy coping and to increase feelings of connection with others. In addition, as this is the first time that we are running…
Maintaining social engagement is highly beneficial for your health and wellbeing. In this study, we hope to help people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment maintain or enhance their social engagement and quality of life.
Participants in this study will complete a tailored, 5-session, online, group program that is specifically designed to address the needs of people living…
Problems with balance, falls and falls with injury are more common among older people living with dementia than those without dementia. Falls can reduce walking confidence, independence and quality of life for older people with dementia and their carers. It is therefore important to identify ways that can improve walking stability to reduce falls in older people with dementia. Provision of a…
Placing a relative with dementia into residential care has been described by family carers as being amongst the most difficult and stressful times of their lives. This study aims to test whether delivering a telehealth counselling support program and printed informational support helps people cope better with the issues surrounding the transition.
People who care for a family member…
Up to 40% of dementia cases are preventable. However, we do not fully understand the causes of dementia or know what strategies to recommend to help people maintain a sharp mind into old age. Our research suggests that a person’s health and lifestyle can influence their brain health up to 40 years into the future. Since there is no cure for dementia, research into risk and protective factors…
Are you interested in supporting research into neurodegenerative diseases? Are you aged between 40-65 years old, with no history of neurological illness, major repeated head injury, or severe claustrophobia? You may be eligible to participate in our project at the Harding Lab! The study is being conducted by Dr. Ian Harding, Senior Research Fellow at the Monash University Department of…
Having poor eyesight can make living with dementia harder. Regular eye tests are vital to detect and treat poor eyesight. If not adapted to accommodate their needs, eye tests can be challenging or distressing for people with dementia, and caregivers supporting them.
This research aims to improve the experience people with dementia have when receiving eyecare. It will make it easier to…
BetterBrains was born out of necessity. By the year 2050, it is projected that the number of people living with dementia will triple from 50 to 152 million, due to unprecedented population ageing. However, research estimates that approximately 35% of all dementia is attributable to risk factors that are highly modifiable, including low mood, poor sleep, poor heart health and low cognitive and…