Do you have pain from osteoarthritis of the knee?   

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disorder. Treatment for OA primarily involves a combination of exercise and lifestyle modification, drug treatment, supplementation with glucosamine or chondroitin sulphate, and surgical joint replacement. Among drug treatments, corticosteroids are routinely given by an injection into the joint for the treatment of chronic knee joint diseases to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility. 

A limitation of such joint injection with corticosteroids is the modest duration of treatment effect, which often lasts for only 2 to 4 weeks. Repeat injections are possible in the same joint, but there are limited data on the safety and duration of the effectiveness of this procedure.  

AusTrials is conducting a clinical trial testing a new longer acting joint injection for osteoarthritis of the knee in patients who are still experiencing pain.  X-rays will be performed to see to assess the severity of any joint damage.  The study is assessing if the new corticosteroid injection provides both short-term and sustained pain and symptom relief for up to 6 months in patients with knee OA pain. 

You may be able to take part in the study if you: 

• Are 40 years of age or older, male or female  

• Have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis  
• Have continued to experience pain for at least 6 months  
• Have a normal to moderately high weight (Body Mass Index less than 40) 
• Are not using regular non-steroidal analgesic (eg ibuprofen) or some opioid medications. 

Please contact AusTrials on 07 3278 5255 for further information, or fill out the form below and we will get back to you.   

Use the links at the bottom of the page to share this study on social media or by email with friends or family who may be interested. 

Now enrolling: a clinical study testing flu vaccine in children 6 months to less than 9 years of age 

Influenza is a highly infectious disease that occurs in epidemics throughout the winter months and can be severe in young children. The flu is characterised by the abrupt onset of respiratory and systemic symptoms, such as fever, myalgia, headache, severe malaise, non–productive cough, sore throat, and a runny nose.  

Flu vaccines are designed to prevent the flu and may help keep babies and young children healthy during flu season. Vaccination is the most effective method to avoid contracting the flu. 

This study will provide influenza vaccination to children from 6 months to less than 9 years of age who are otherwise healthy, have not had the influenza vaccine in the past 6 months and haven’t had a severe allergic reaction in the past when vaccinated.  

The study is being conducted at these centres: 

• North Ipswich, QLD 

• Taringa, QLD 

• Wellers Hill, QLD

• Victoria Point, QLD 

Qualified participants and their parents will receive:  

• Influenza immunisation with this season’s quadrivalent vaccine 

• Reimbursement for time and travel

All study procedures are performed at NO COST.  

Please contact AusTrials on 07 3278 5255 for further information, or fill out the form below and we will get back to you.

Use the links at the bottom of the page to share this trial on social media or by email with friends or family who may be interested.

Has your doctor told you that you may need extra medication besides metformin (also known as Diabex or Diaformin) for management of your diabetes? We are currently looking for participants who may need an add on medication to their metformin for better control of their diabetes and who may also benefit from some weight loss. If so, you may able to take part in a clinical study of a new treatment for people with type 2 diabetes that AusTrials is conducting at multiple locations in Australia.

You may be able to take part in the study if you are:

• 18 Years and older, of either sex
• Have type 2 diabetes
• Only be treated with metformin (such as Diabex or Diaformin) for your diabetes
• Are overweight

The study is being conducted at these locations:

• Taringa, QLD
• Campbelltown, NSW

Qualified participants will receive:

• Study medications and visits at no cost
• Eye examinations and diabetes education – fully funded
• Compensation for time and travel involved in the study.

Please contact AusTrials on 07 3278 5255 for further information, or fill out the form below and we will get back to you.

Use the links at the bottom of the page to share this trial on social media or by email with friends or family who may be interested.

Do you have type 2 diabetes?  Is your diabetes not as well controlled as it could be even though you are on one or more tablets for your diabetes?  If so, you may able to take part in a clinical study of a new treatment for people with type 2 diabetes that AusTrials is conducting at multiple locations in Australia.

You may be able to take part in the study if you are:

• 18 Years and older, of either sex

• Have type 2 diabetes and

• Are overweight and

• Have had cardiovascular problems (including heart attack, stroke, heart surgery, coronary stenting, artery disease in your limbs or neck), or have some kidney damage or heart failure.

The study is being conducted at these locations:

• Morayfield, QLD

• Taringa, QLD

• Victoria Point, QLD

• Campbelltown, NSW

• Forest Hill, VIC

Qualified participants will receive:

• Study medications and visits at no cost

• Eye examinations and diabetes education – fully funded

• Compensation for time and travel involved in the study

Please contact AusTrials on 07 3278 5255 for further information, or fill out the form below and we will get back to you.

Use the links at the bottom of the page to share this trial on social media or by email with friends or family who may be interested.

Due to the decreases in immunity that come with age, older adults are at a high risk of serious complications from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The virus initially presents as mild flu-like symptoms. The infection worsens and can develop into pneumonia, aggravate asthma or exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In an individual with a related underlying medical history, the condition can result in congestive heart failure.

AusTrials are currently trialing a newly-developed RSV vaccine. You may be eligible to receive this vaccine if:

• you are 65-85 years of age

• you are generally healthy

• you do not have documented allergies to vaccines or to egg or egg products

• any medical conditions and ongoing medications are stable

Contact AusTrials on 07 3278 5255 for further information or fill out the form below.

Use the links below to share this trial with friends or family who may be interested on social media or by email.

AusTrials is conducting a multi-site observational study to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease in those with Type 2 Diabetes.

You may be eligible to take part in the study if you have had Type 2 Diabetes for 6 months or longer. This study is a single visit assessment of your treatment and cardiovascular risk which is being completed in multiple locations:

• Blacktown, NSW

• Brookvale, NSW

• Campbelltown, NSW

• Forest Hill, VIC

• Moonee Ponds, VIC

• Morayfield, QLD

• North Ipswich, QLD

• Preston, VIC

• Ringwood, VIC

• Sherwood, QLD

• Victoria Point, QLD

Thank you for contacting AusTrials about this study. One of our study coordinators will be in touch ASAP to discuss the study with you.

AusTrials is conducting an observational study to assess changes in bone mineral density over time in women with endometriosis.

You may be able to take part in the study if you are:

• female,

• aged between 18 and 50 years of age, and

• premenopausal

Please contact AusTrials on 07 3278 5255 for further information or fill out the form below.

Use the links at the bottom of the page to share this trial with friends or family who may be interested on social media or by email.

Are you living with pain associated with endometriosis? AusTrials is conducting a clinical trial testing a new treatment for endometriosis-associated pain.

You may be able to take part in the study if you are:

• female,

• aged between 18 and 50 years of age, and

• premenopausal

Please contact AusTrials on 07 3278 5255 for further information or fill out the form below.

Use the links at the bottom of the page to share this trial with friends or family who may be interested on social media or by email.