Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is one of Australia’s leading medical research organisations with studies that extend from the laboratory to wide-scale community investigations.
Current trials
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Australian sugary drink and sedentary behaviour study
What happens to your blood sugar levels when you drink sugar sweetened soft drinks during prolonged periods of sitting?
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Can we improve the outcome of patients at risk of heart failure?
This is a randomised trial to explore the benefits of screening and treating selected patients at risk of developing heart failure.
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Do you have type 1 diabetes and kidney disease?
We are seeking volunteers to participate in a research study to test an oral medication.
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Effects of exercise timing on blood glucose
Is exercising in the morning or the evening better for blood glucose control?
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Ex-Heart prostate cancer and exercise trial
This trial will evaluate the impact of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) on cardiovascular structure and function, as well as the impact of exercise training during ADT.
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Future obesity treatment trial
This study is looking for healthy males to test an oral (capsule) medication which may be used in the future to treat obesity.
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GLOW in pregnancy study
We are studying whether interrupting prolonged sitting during pregnancy can improve blood sugar levels in individuals at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.
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New treatment to reduce blood pressure
We are looking for participants who have high blood pressure that isn't responding to treatment.
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Participants with type 2 diabetes and heart disease needed
This study aims to test the effect of an oral medication on the sympathetic nervous system.
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PREDICT study
Participants are needed help us to understand more about type 2 diabetes and its complications
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Why do endurance athletes have slower heart rates?
This study will provide important insights into why athletes have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
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