Current Research Opportunities
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Exploring the changes in activities and experiences of informal stroke caregivers
The University of Western Sydney is conducting a research study about informal stroke caregivers. The study is being carried out by Ms Melissa Jammal, PhD Candidate, School of Health Sciences. Who can […] Read more -
Diverse Hearts – Co-designing a culturally tailored, evidence based, digital stroke education program for Arabic, Dari, Chinese and Vietnamese-speaking communities to reduce the risk factors for stroke and promote mental well-being in […] Read more
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OPTICS (Outcome PredicTion in IntraCerebral haemorrhage Study):
OPTICS (Outcome PredicTion in IntraCerebral haemorrhage Study): enhanced outcome prediction through deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence or machine learning, to assist clinician decision-making in patients with stroke due to intracerebral […] Read more -
What is the research study about? You are invited to take part in a pilot study that aims to determine the feasibility of a combined screening for high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation […] Read more
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Researchers from the University of Newcastle are conducting the FoCCuS4HEART project, which seeks to work with informal female carers of Stroke survivors to develop strategies and tools to support carers to self-manage […] Read more
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The Carer’s Way Ahead: An Online Randomised Control Trial for Families Managing Challenging Behaviour Following Brain Injury The research study aims to determine whether family carers of people with traumatic brain injury […] Read more
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Developmentally-attuned language treatment: Speech in Adults with Broca’s Aphasia after Stroke
The study is to work with patients who are eligible for a developmentally attuned language treatment which will be administered by students at the University of Sydney Speech Pathology Unit. The goal […] Read more -
HiWalk – Effectiveness of a mobility booster program in long-term community Stroke rehabilitation
Seeking a boost in your walking after a Stroke? Introducing HiWalk, an exciting new research project dedicated to improving walking abilities in individuals after Stroke. Is this you? What is HiWalk? HiWalk […] Read more -
Motion Analysis for the Upper Limb Impairment (FULMA)
Motion Analysis for the Upper Limb Impairment (FULMA) – The George Institute, University of Wollongong & Prince of Wales Hospital Motion Analysis for the Upper Limb Impairment after Stroke (FULMA) is a […] Read more -
MIDAS 2 (Modafinil in Debilitating Fatigue After Stroke 2)
The MIDAS2 study is looking for people who have severe persisting fatigue after Stroke. The study will test whether the wakefulness medication called ‘Modafinil’ taken for 56 days is safe and can alleviate Stroke-related fatigue in a much larger group of Stroke survivors. Read more -
Researchers at LaTrobe University are looking for people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background who experience aphasia to participate in an interview. They are currently looking for participants in Sydney and Melbourne to be able […] Read more
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Supporting Young Stroke Survivors Through Engaging Messaging (SYSSTEM)
Researchers from the University of Tasmania are studying how technology can support participation and quality of life for young stroke survivors while reducing the development of secondary chronic diseases. Participants will receive […] Read more -
Does the Australian Eating Survey work for Stroke Survivors?
Researchers from the Hunter Medical Research Institute are seeking Stroke survivors over the age of 18 years who live at home in Australia, to participate in their research project. Eating well after […] Read more -
An evidence-based dysphagia telerehabilitation program for Stroke survivors
The University of Sydney is conducting a research study about dysphagia telerehabilitation. The study is being carried out by: Dr Emma Wallace, Discipline of Speech Pathology, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of […] Read more -
Food Choices after Stroke Survey
The team Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are looking for participants in their latest research study, looking at how Stroke has changed the way that you eat. Eating well after Stroke will […] Read more -
Are you keen to improve your walking? The University of Sydney is running a large research study to support people in becoming more active and is looking for volunteers. The study is […] Read more
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Researchers from the University of Newcastle are conducting the FoCCuS4HEART project, which seeks to work with informal female carers of Stroke survivors to develop strategies and tools to support carers to self-manage […] Read more
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New Technology in Rehabilitation – University of Newcastle
The use of technology in the rehabilitation setting is rapidly developing. We are exploring the use of a virtual reality device to assist in upper-limb rehabilitation in people with stroke or traumatic […] Read more -
UTS: Exploring Telehealth Care Seeking Behaviour Across the Stroke Continuum
The University of Technology Sydney is currently looking for participants to take part in a research project. The project aims to understand how people who have experienced a Stroke seek care through telehealth […] Read more -
Join Us – The George Institute for Global Health
The George Institute for Global Health has developed Join Us, an online national research register that can be used quickly and easily to engage and mobilise the Australian community in the research […] Read more -
The ESTEEM (Exercising, Socialising and Thinking – an Environmental Enrichment Model in the community After Stroke) study are looking for individuals to participate in their study. For more information, click here for […] Read more
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Research into post-Stroke vision care in NSW (The PRECIS Study)
Have you experienced a Stroke in the last 5 years? Have you also had eye or vision problems in this time? If so, we would like to invite you to participate in […] Read more -
Text messaging to prevent post-Stroke depression and promote a healthy lifestyle
The George Institute is inviting people who have experienced Stroke in the last 5 years to participate in this study. What is the purpose of this research? The purpose of this research […] Read more -
Macquarie University Aphasia Research Group
Help Wanted – Macquarie University Aphasia Research Group Are you interested in helping us learn more about aphasia and develop effective treatments? We are currently looking for: – Anyone with aphasia who […] Read more -
Falls After Stroke Trial (FAST)
The University of Sydney, Macquarie University and University of Canberra are trying a new program to reduce falls and help you stay active and independent in your own home, following a Stroke. […] Read more