What is Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, or constipation. The exact cause of IBS is not clear, but it may be triggered by factors such as diet, stress, infection, or medicines. IBS does not…
AusTrials is pleased to have been involved in conducting the ARISE-HF Phase 3 trial which has since announced encouraging results. Applied Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of novel drug candidates against validated molecular targets in indications of high unmet medical need, has announced the topline results of the ARISE-HF Phase 3…
AusTrials will be having a well-deserved break from the 23rd December 2023 returning on 2nd January 2024. If you are a participant with urgent enquiries, please refer to the number on your emergency contact card or call 1300 190 841 and leave a message.
With the development of new sites across Australia, AusTrials is pleased to release an updated site capabilities document. This provides further information on AusTrials and covers important information on the facilities and capabilities of all our Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne sites. Our new site capabilities document can be found here.
Associate Professor Roy Rasalam has joined the new AusTrials site in Melbourne as the Principal Investigator. He is a clinician researcher and has a special interest in diabetes clinical care and research and co-author of the Diabetes Australia & RACGP type 2 diabetes national guidelines. Roy brings over 25 years of clinical experience from both…
Tuesday 22nd August 2023 AusTrials welcomed the Mayor of Brimbank, Councillor Bruce Lancashire and around 60 guests to the official opening of our newest site located in the Sunshine Private Hospital, St Albans in Melbourne’s west. The state-of-the-art facility, named AusTrials Sunshine, will mark the expansion of AusTrials from Queensland into Victoria and…
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Atrial Flutter (AFL) are common heart rhythm disorders that can increase the risk of various health complications. An estimated 2.2% of the general practice patient population in Australia in 2019 were diagnosed with AF. Potential health risks associated with AF include: Stroke: In atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeats can cause blood…
We are Covid FATIGUED. Hence this shortish update. After all, we would prefer to catch up on more interesting news on our screens. Here at AusTrials, we get it. We have all been suffering through the past few years together. Understandable as our feelings can be, they can also distract our attention. To place…
Osteoarthritis is a very common joint disorder affecting over two million Australians, mainly those over 40. Chances are you probably know quite a few people with this condition, and you may even be suffering with this yourself. It is the fourth most common reason Australians see their GP with about half of osteoarthritis sufferers rating…
The current outbreak of respiratory disease (SARS CoV-2) caused by the novel coronavirus (2019nCoV) began in late December 2019 in Wuhan, China. Nearly three years later, SARS CoV-2 transmission remains high, partly due to the emergence of multiple variant strains of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) situation report from late November identified 634,522,052…
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, first discovered in December 2019. COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world despite stringent efforts at control via quarantine and border closures. Within months of being first identified, COVID-19 was designated a pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organisation (WHO). SARS-CoV-2 transmission…
Happy Allergy Season… Or as I like to call it, Sneeze-tember! Sound familiar? Around 1 out of 5 Australians (children and adults) suffer from allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever. Symptoms can range from mild to moderate or severe and are increasingly common in those who have asthma (up to 80%). Conversely,…
With all the recent media coverage regarding Covid-19 booster vaccination and access to Covid-19 vaccination in the 5 to 11 years age group, it is important not to forget that the 2022 flu season is rapidly approaching. Fortunately, the incidence of influenza has been relatively low in the last 2 years due to social…
To keep yourself and your community as safe and healthy as possible, everyone who can get vaccinated should get vaccinated. Follow this link to find the latest information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccination in Queensland. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/covid-19-vaccine/book?fbclid=IwAR10DIQzpGMZ48ut72UhJoFA0nlEulwyN6lMY1HlIzWZ1jnYk3LfnBTtACE
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that has rapidly spread across the globe. Here at AusTrials, we are running a clinical study testing an investigational vaccine that may prevent both influenza and COVID-19 infection, using a single vaccination approach. Read about AusTrials’ involvement in this exciting new trial in the Life Sciences Queensland Newsletter: https://www.lsq.com.au/case-study/on-going-covid-19-protection-the-queensland-company-thats-helping-novavax-determine-the-optimum-booster-schedule/…
Severe asthma is defined as asthma that remains uncontrolled with on-going symptoms despite maximal therapy and where other reasons have been addressed, such as improving adherence to treatment, addressing technique issues with inhaler use, decreasing triggers and other factors (e.g. smoking, weight management, chronic sinusitis). It is thought that approximately 3% of asthmatics are…
You may have seen a campaign last year by the name of “Know Meningococcal” (https://www.knowmeningococcal.com.au/). It is one of many websites that are trying to increase the community’s awareness of meningococcal disease and its potential consequences. Other sources of information are provided by health departments in each state, such as here in Queensland at conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/14/33/95/meningococcal-disease.…
The flu season has started in Australia. Thankfully, due to increased measures as a result of COVID-19, we have seen fewer cases of influenza, but it is still important not to be complacent, as the flu virus is still in the community. Influenza remains of global concern with an attack rate in most years…
AusTrials and Montserrat Day Hospitals are pleased to announce the formation of an alliance to deliver oncology and haematology trials to patients in the Brisbane area Utilising the skillset of AusTrials’ research staff together with the specialists at the Westside Haematology and Oncology (WHO) enables these clinicians to become involved in new trials and patients to have more treatments options. The WHO clinic, owned and operated by Montserrat Day Hospitals, specialises in the…
You may have seen in the news earlier this year that infections due to RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) have been on the increase. Queensland Health announced that there was nearly a fourfold increase in RSV in Greater Brisbane in 2021 compared to last year, and issued a reminder to Queenslanders to help limit the spread…
Have you been diagnosed with anaemia by your GP? Anaemia can occur at any age and there can be underlying treatable causes, but as we get older the incidence of anaemia due to unknown causes increases. In recent times this has been given its own term – unexplained anaemia of ageing (UAA). It is…
https://ajp.com.au/news/from-eggs-to-cells/ AusTrials is currently recruiting for an influenza vaccine study comparing the Flucelvax Quad vaccine (developed utilising the revolutionary technology talked about in this article) to another new vaccine, also developed with this technology but with an added agent to enhance the immune response. The purpose of this study is to measure this response…
Low Libido can be a real problem, and can cause significant distress, not just for the person involved but also in their interpersonal relationships. Fortunately, help may soon be on the way, with scientists testing a new nasal spray that may boost libido and treat sexual dysfunction. The treatment has been specifically formulated for women…
Osteoporosis is a ‘silent’ condition which increases the risk of serious fractures and it is most commonly due to a loss of bone density. Fractures occur most commonly in the wrists, hips and spine and are often due to minimal trauma (eg tripping, falling out of bed or a chair). Some older adults may appear…
Low libido can have a significant negative impact on relationships. However, having a low libido on its own isn’t a cause for concern, as it is quite normal for this to fluctuate depending on your health, lifestyle and relationships. Unfortunately, low libido is not really something that people discuss with their friends, family or health…
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an increasingly common, yet complex and chronic metabolic illness that requires ongoing medical care. Type 2 DM (T2DM) is the most common form of DM, resulting from an interaction of genetic, environmental, and behavioural factors. Within 20 years, the number of people in Australia with T2DM may increase from an estimated 870,000 in 2014, to more than 2.5 million. People with diabetes…
Click the link below or search ‘AusTrials’ on seek.com.au to submit your application to join a dynamic and expanding organisation with excellent potential for growth. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50407181?_ga=2.14687798.1672186660.1597643002-1015212727.1593565756 Study Coordinator A vacancy exists for a study nurse coordinators with a passion for research. AusTrials is a well-established and expanding clinical research company committed to the effective delivery…
Many people have heard stories of families they know being severely impacted by meningococcal disease. Although rare, the consequences can be devastating, including death or serious long-term disabilities like brain damage, deafness or loss of limbs. Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria strains called meningococcus (or Neisseria meningitidis). The bacteria cause the membranes that cover…
Do you suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) or have symptoms? Nearly 1 in 3 women will develop a UTI before the age of 24 and up to 250,000 Australians develop a UTI each year. It is estimated that about 25% of women who have had a UTI will experience another within 12 months.…
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2020-03-05/when-to-get-flu-vaccine-coronavirus-covid-19/12024498
Follow the link below for some easy to read information about the symptoms of COVID-19, how to decrease your chance of catching COVID-19 and what to do if you think you may have COVID-19. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-sars-queensland-australia-how-to-understand-protect-prevent-spread-symptoms-treatment
Are you suffering from knee pain due to your osteoarthritis? We are currently looking for participants to trial a new intraarticular (into the joint) injection to assess its ability to provide both rapid and sustained relief from osteoarthritis pain and delay need for future joint replacement surgery., What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition of the joints mostly affecting…
After more than 10 years of conducting exceptional quality clinical studies, AusTrials has outgrown the facility at Sherwood and upgraded to new premises collocated within the Westside Private Hospital in Taringa. This location will enable us to collaborate more effectively with the variety of medical specialists that also practice in this new healthcare facility. The AusTrials grand opening event was held Wednesday 19 February 2020. The whole team at AusTrials are excited about opportunities the future has in store. The new state-of-the-art facility enjoys 3 consulting rooms…
Diabetes Australia estimates that 1.7 million Australians have diabetes. There are several forms of diabetes, with Type 2 Diabetes being the most common – it accounts for up to 90% of diabetes. In people with Type 2 Diabetes, the body still produces insulin but it may not be enough to meet the body’s demands or…
In terms of diabetes statistics, Queensland is not looking so sunny. There are currently more than 192,000 Queenslanders living with Type 2 Diabetes, with Diabetes Queensland estimating a further 500,000 or so who are either undiagnosed, have pre-diabetes, or are at high risk of developing the disease. Diabetes, in the simplest of terms, is a…
Held by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) on the 20th of May 2019, Clinical Trials Day is an opportunity to recognise the important role that clinical trials play in improving public health. On this day in 1747, James Lind conducted what is now considered the first randomised clinical trial aboard the HMS Salisbury…
Botulinum toxin is the most poisonous substance known. It works by paralysing muscles and breathing in only a small amount can be fatal. It is a neurotoxin (or nerve toxin), produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum, known to grow in anaerobic environments (those lacking in oxygen). The toxin not uncommonly causes food poisoning and…
In March 2019, the World Health Organisation launched the Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030. It is an initiative which aims to increase global preparedness and fight the threat of influenza worldwide. Symptoms of influenza include sudden high fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose. In high risk groups, influenza can…
The Cost of Pain report is a comprehensive financial analysis of pain in Australia. More than three million Australians experience consistent pain which prevents them from working, sleeping, and maintaining relationships. Chronic pain is a growing issue, with Australia’s ‘pain price tag’ currently at $139 billion. This figure will rise to more than $215 billion…
World Immunisation Week is running from 24 April to 30 April 2019. Organised by the World Health Organisation, it aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect against disease. Immunisation is a cost-effective health intervention which saves millions of lives every year, so this year’s theme is Protected Together: Vaccines Work! Health professionals continue…
On Saturday March 30th 2019, a series of High Tea events will be held around the country by Endometriosis Australia to raise funds for endometriosis awareness, education and research. Share this by using #EndoMarch2019 on social media and visit www.endometriosisaustralia.org to purchase a ticket to your closest National EndoMarch High Tea. Endometriosis Explained The endometrium…
National Lipid Day is on May 10th. On this day, try taking a walk, educate yourself on preventative measures and inform others. Share this by using #NationalLipidDay on social media. Hyperlipidaemia – the problem and some solutions In the USA, National Lipid Day is observed annually on May 10th. The purpose of the day is…
International Day of Happiness is on March 20th. In light of this event, Diabetes Queensland has recently written about exercise in the pursuit of happiness. The physical benefits of exercise in diabetes are well known but physical activity can have benefits for mental health too. To read more about Diabetes Queensland’s recommendations for getting your…