Recruiting Now
In order to achieve our goals, we rely heavily on the assistance of members of the public who are willing to join our clinical trials. The research projects listed below are currently recuiting volunteers:
| Trial |
Details |
| ACTIVEDEP |
Promoting physical activity to improve the outcome of depression in later life
This study is designed to determine if a general practitioner mediated physical activity intervention for older adults with depression improves treatment response to usual antidepressant treatment and decreases the prevalence of depression over a 1-year period. The physical activity will be done at home. Volunteers will be assisted by an exercise physiologist.
Volunteer Details: Older adults aged 50 and over, who have had a depressive episode and are interested in participating in the project, are invited to call Cheryl Ackoy on 9224 2855. |
| B-VITAge |
Depression is common in later life, affecting 1 in 10 people over the age of 60 years. About 50-60% of older people with depression respond well to treatment with antidepressant medications (such as Prozac, Cipramil and Efexor), but a large proportion of older adults with depression will improve only partly or not at all with standard treatment. This study is designed to improve the treatment of depression by using vitamins in the B group.
Volunteer Details: Older adults aged 50 and over, who have had a depressive episode and are interested in participating in the project, are invited to call Cheryl Ackoy on 9224 2855. |
| PACE–AD |
Recent research has found that, in older adults, participation in mentally stimulating leisure activities is associated with improved thinking skills ('cognition') and a reduced risk of dementia. There is also mounting evidence that the rate at which cognition and some aspects of daily functioning decline in some of us as we age can be reduced by cognitive intervention strategies. The Promoting Healthy Ageing through Cognitive Exercise – Alzheimer's Disease (PACE–AD) study is designed to delay the progression of dementia.
Volunteer Details: Older adults aged 60 and over and their family, friend or carer, who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease and who are interested in participating in the project, are invited to call Cheryl Ackoy on 9224 2855. |
| FABS II |
Can physical activity delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease? This is the question that WACHA's researchers are asking in a new research program being conducted in 3 states around Australia. Perth is one of those sites. The new study Fitness for the Ageing Brain Study II (FABS II) will target people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's living at home who have a family member or friend who would be happy to join the study as well.
Volunteer Details: Older adults aged 60 and over, who have had a depressive episode and are interested in participating in the project, are invited to call Cheryl Ackoy on 9224 2855. |
