Participate in research Take part in research studies and surveys currently taking place in Australia. Research advertised below is provided as a service to the diabetes research community. This research is not specifically endorsed by 芒果直播. If you would like to promote a survey or ask for participants, please complete this form and upload the requested documentation: Explore research studies and advisory opportunities Improving mental health among Australian adults with diabetes through population-level monitoring Eligibility criteria Aged 18 years or over Have any type of diabetes (excluding gestational) Live in Australia Location Online About the Study MIND-MAP (Mental health IN Diabetes 鈥� Monitoring And Pathways) is one of Australia’s largest national studies exploring the emotional wellbeing and mental health of people living with diabetes. The study will help identify what supports positive emotional wellbeing, resilience and quality of life for people living with diabetes, while also highlighting unmet support needs. The findings will inform future diabetes care, mental health support, and the development of practical resources to help people live well with diabetes. More information What’s involved? Participants are asked to complete four online surveys over three years Who can take part? Those living in Australia Are aged 18 years or older Have any type of diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes) Benefits of being involved Those who complete all four surveys will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win one of 20 $100 e-gift cards. How to get involved Take the survey here – Contact: [email protected] Participants Wanted: Driving with Diabetes Eligibility criteria Aged 18 years or over Hold a valid driver license, and have driven in the last 6 months Have been diagnosed with diabetes Location Online About the Study The survey examines the daily driving experiences of people with diabetes. Your input will help us better understand these experiences among Australian drivers. The study is being conducted as part of a PhD project for Destaye Alemu (QUT Ethics Approval Number 10517). More information What’s involved? Participants are asked to complete an online questionnaire Who can take part? Those living with diabetes Are aged 18 years or older Have a valid drivers license and have driven in the last six months Benefits of being involved Those who complete the survey may choose to enter a draw for one of six $50 Coles/Myer e-gift cards. How to get involved Take the survey here – Preschool/childcare care experiences of Australian families living with T1D Eligibility criteria Those who are the parent or guardian of preschool or childcare-aged children living with type 1 diabetes Location Online About the Study The Australian Centre of Behavioural Research in Diabetes is looking to hear from parents and/or guardians of children living with type 1 diabetes who are also in preschool or childcare, to share their insights and experiences to help ongoing awareness and advocacy efforts. More information What’s involved? Participants are asked to complete an anonymous online survey Who can take part? Parents or guardians of children living with T1D who live in Australia Benefits of being involved Insights may be used for ongoing awareness and advocacy efforts with Government and other organisations How to get involved Take the survey here – Participants Wanted for a Free Exercise Program! 馃弮鈥嶁檪锔� Eligibility criteria People with type 2 diabetes (aged 18 years and over) who had COVID-19 鈮� 12 weeks ago and are experiencing ongoing symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue, living in NSW. This will be an in-person study. Location New South Wales About the Study The University of Newcastle is inviting adults living with type 2 diabetes who are also experiencing ongoing long COVID symptoms (such as fatigue or shortness of breath) to take part in a free, supervised exercise program based at the UON Callaghan Campus. This program is designed to support health, confidence, and symptom management through individualised exercise, delivered by qualified professionals in a supportive research setting. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we鈥檇 love to connect. Enquiries: [email protected] #Type2Diabetes #LongCOVID #ExercisePhysiology #ClinicalResearch #HealthResearch More information What’s involved? Undergo testing of your health and fitness before and after an 8-week program Who can take part? People aged 18 years old or older Those living with type 2 diabetes Those who are experiencing ongoing symptoms related to COVID-19 Those who can attend in-person training sessions at the University of Newcastle Callaghan campus Reimbursement Participants will receive a $50 gift card upon completion of the study. How to get involved Contact: [email protected] Pasifika participants needed Eligibility criteria Adults who identify as Pasifika ancestry living in the greater Brisbane area Location Greater Brisbane About the study The Genomics Research Centre at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is inviting members of the Pasifika community to take part in research that supports Pasifika health. This work looks at the genetics of conditions such as obesity, diabetes, gout, and other long-term health conditions, with the aim of improving diagnosis and treatment in ways that work for both Pasifika people and other communities. More information What’s involved? Fasting blood and urine samples, body measurements, blood pressure, and non-invasive tests for muscle, eye, and lung function Health history questionnaire Who can take part? People aged 18 years old or older Identify as Pasifika ancestry Living in Greater Brisbane (e.g. Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay, and Redland City) Benefits of being involved A free health check summary Optional copy of key lab results $50 gift card to compensate for time and travel Be part of genetics research contributing to understanding Pasifika health How to get involved Contact: [email protected] 0483 786 783 10/90 Wembley Road, Logan Central, QLD 4114 Exploring health care responsibilities for young adults with chronic health conditions Eligibility criteria Young adults aged 18鈥�25 years with a diagnosed chronic health condition Location Online About the study Researchers at The University of Queensland are seeking young adults aged 18鈥�25 years with a diagnosed chronic health condition to participate in a study exploring how healthcare responsibilities are managed during emerging adulthood. The study aims to understand whether young adults manage healthcare independently or share responsibilities with others, such as parents, family members, partners, friends, or healthcare professionals. More information How to get involved Participation involves completing an online survey that takes approximately 10 minutes. Some participants may also be invited to take part in an optional follow-up interview lasting up to 60 minutes. Findings will help improve understanding of support needs for young adults living with chronic health conditions. To participate, visit: For further questions, please contact [email protected] Have your say: Help improve health programs Eligibility criteria Adults who are living with a health condition Location Online About the study Conducted by researchers at Monash University, the purpose of this survey is to understand which aspects of programs aimed at improving social connections community members value most. More information Who can take part? Adults over 18 years who are currently, or have been, lonely or socially isolated and: Are living with a health condition for 12+ months (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, anxiety or depression). Benefits of being involved Complete a survey about programs that aim to reduce loneliness. No prior experience with these programs is needed. Bonus: Enter the draw to win 1 of 10 脳 $50 e鈥慻ift cards. How to get involved Start the survey: For any enquiries, please contact: [email protected] Diagnostic experiences of individuals with autoantibody-negative type 1 diabetes mellitus Eligibility criteria 18 or over and have been diagnosed with autoantibody-negative type 1 diabetes Location Online About the study Researchers at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney are seeking participants who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and tested negative for diabetes antibodies to better understand these diagnostic experiences and improve care. More information Who can take part? You may be eligible if you are 18 or over, and have been diagnosed with autoantibody-negative type 1 diabetes. What’s involved? Complete a short online survey (~20 minutes) about your journey from first symptoms to diagnosis. Participants will also be invited for an optional follow-up online interview (~30-45 minutes) to share more details. How to get involved Register your interest at: . For questions or further information, please contact Merton Cheng: [email protected] Research trial: The best way to support older adults with chronic health conditions who feel socially isolated Macquarie University is offering a free online program to help teach skills for managing the impacts of chronic physical health conditions, including how it affects emotional wellbeing and day-to-day functioning. The course consists of online lessons and practice exercises, with additional resources and support also available. You may be eligible if you: Are 60 years or over Have a diagnosed chronic physical health condition Experience feelings of loneliness or social isolation Are English speaking Live in Australia This research has been approved by the Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit What diabetes prevention and complication interventions should be tested first? A research team from Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, with funding from a 芒果直播 Research Program Coghlan Award, has developed a brand-new, open-source health economic model for diabetes incidence and complications in Australia. The goal is to create a tool that tests preventative interventions, estimates cost-effectiveness by socioeconomic status, and provides the data needed to lobby for better funding. Whether you are living with diabetes, a carer, involved in research, a clinician, or an advocate, we want to hear from you. Take a few minutes to have your say: This project has ethics approval as part of the 2025 Coghlan Award. Kellion Victory Medallists research study Each year 芒果直播 presents the Kellion Victory Medal to those who have lived with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for 50 years or more. As part of our ongoing commitment to invest in research that connects diabetes lived experience with researchers and health professionals, 芒果直播 has partnered with researchers around the country to investigate what makes our Kellion Victory Medallists so special. To do this, the research teams need people who have received a Kellion Victory Medal to volunteer to be interviewed and assessed. Find out more: Kellion Victory Medallists research study University of Melbourne Research Survey: Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise Support Researchers at the University of Melbourne are inviting people to take part in a research survey about a future chatbot designed to support exercise management in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). We welcome responses from people who are connected to T1D in any of the following ways: You live with T1D You care for or support someone living with T1D (for example, as a parent, partner, or family member) You work in or conduct research related to T1D (for example, as a clinician, diabetes educator, healthcare professional, or researcher) The survey is voluntary and anonymous, and takes approximately 5鈥�15 minutes to complete. Survey link: Diabetes and the early detection of pancreatic cancer pilot study – GP referrals Could screening people with newly diagnosed diabetes help detect pancreatic cancer earlier? The PaCNOD Pilot Study is a step towards answering this question. Researchers at QIMR Berghofer are looking for GPs to refer patients with new-onset diabetes to the PaCNOD Pilot Study. Find out more: Diabetes and the early detection of pancreatic cancer pilot study Very occasionally diabetes can be an early sign of pancreatic cancer. Scientists at QIMR Berghofer plan a large study to work out whether doing a contrast CT scan of the pancreas in some people with diabetes would be beneficial. You may be required to undertake a survey, with some also required to undertake a contrast CT scan, with gift cards awarded to those who complete these requirements. For more information contact [email protected] or visit Weight management for adults with type 2 diabetes This clinical trial investigates on Weight Reduction in Adult with Obesity or Overweight and with Type 2 Diabetes. The study duration will be less than a year (50 weeks), with clinic visits up to 12 times. Once enrolled in the clinical trial, participants will receive active monotherapy, combined or placebo. You may be able to join the study if you: are between 18 and 75 years of age have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months have an HbA1c 鈮�7.5% (58 mmol/mol) to 鈮�10.5% (91 mmol/mol) have been treated with any of the following, alone or in combination, for at least 3 months diet and exercise stable dose of metformin SGLT2 inhibitor not on GIP/GLP-1 RA within the last 6 months and insulin within the last 1 year not on weight loss medication within 6 months. For more information on the study from any of these sites, please contact the following site: QLD Brisbane CORE Research Group; Daunte Tamaki [email protected] Cornerstone Dermatology; Margaret Anders [email protected] Sunshine Coast CDH Research Institute Pty Ltd; Juliette Neve [email protected] NSW Sydney Momentum Darlinghurst; Gloria Lee [email protected] Emeritus Sydney [email protected] VIC Melbourne Emeritus Camberwell [email protected] Sunshine Momentum Sunshine; Luis Camacho [email protected] & Vishwa Patel [email protected] & Dr. King Cheung [email protected] This study has been approved by Bellberry HREC Ethics Approval ID: 2025-08-1363 Complementary medicines and nutritional supplementation use in young people with type 1 diabetes Western Sydney University is undertaking research into how and why young people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes use complementary medicine and nutrient supplementation to manage their condition. They would like to hear from you if: You are 12-25 years old Are considered at risk of developing T1D (e.g., family history, autoantibody positive) OR have been diagnosed with T1D Currently living in Australia To take part, visit: For more information about this study, you can contact: Dr Phoebe Zhou: [email protected]Dr Catharine Fleming: [email protected] Safeguard Study – Australasian type 1 diabetes immunotherapy collaborative The is now looking for people aged 16 – 40 who have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This study is testing a new treatment that aims to protect the body’s ability to make insulin. Participants will receive either the study treatment or a placebo (a treatment with no medicine). Who can get involved: People aged between 16 and 40 Recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (within 100 days) Living in Victoria, New South Wales or New Zealand Study visits: The treatment is given as a two-day infusion, twice over six months. Participants will be monitored for 12 months, at six clinic visits. Participants will receive reimbursement for their travel. Phone: +61 3 9231 2502 Email: [email protected] Developing a digital tool to improve inpatient hospital diabetes care Researchers from the Tasmanian Health Service and University of Tasmania are looking for people living with diabetes who鈥檝e recently been admitted to hospital to take part in a study. The project aims to develop a digital tool that helps identify people with diabetes who may be at higher risk of health issues during their hospital stay. Your participation involves a 60-minute online discussion led by a researcher, together with 3-7 other people with diabetes, or a one-on-one online interview with a researcher. If you鈥檙e interested in taking part or have any questions, you can find more information at: Share your views on using AI to help screen for diabetes-related kidney disease (DRKD) Researchers at Deakin University are exploring how people living with type 2 diabetes feel about using AI to help screen for diabetes-related kidney disease (DRKD). Adults (aged 18+) with type 2 diabetes are invited to take part in a 5-10 minute survey about how AI could be used to predict the future risk of diabetes-related kidney disease. For more details, or to express your interest in taking part, please visit: Understanding the experiences of young adults with chronic health conditions Share your experience and help improve support services for others. Researchers from Macquarie University are conducting an anonymous online survey to better understand the lived experiences, support needs, and treatment barriers faced by young adults living with chronic physical health conditions in Australia. You may be eligible if you: Are 18 to 29 years old Have a chronic physical health condition (lasting 6+ months) that has been or is currently being managed by a healthcare professional Can read and write in English After completing the full survey, you can enter a draw to win 1 of 4 $50 gift cards. Your participation is anonymous and completely voluntary. Ready to take part? Visit: For more information, contact: Nicole Harte (PhD Candidate) 鈥� [email protected] Approved by MQ HREC (no. 520251942563583) Clinical study of a potential new treatment for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) The SeeClear Study is looking to better understand a potential new treatment for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). It is hoped that this investigational treatment can help reduce the symptoms of NDPR and may also stop disease progression. Your participation in the SeeClear Study may help to test how effective this treatment is and will help to gain more information about the safety and how well-tolerated this treatment is in patients with NPDR. You or someone you care for may be able to take part if you/they: Are 18 years of age or older Have Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes Have non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) To learn more about the SeeClear Study, please contact: Sydney Eye Hospital, 8 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000; email: helen.jeong@sydney .edu.au University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials, Level 1/9 Ochre Way, Sippy Downs QLD 4556; phone: 07 5409 8640 Eye Clinic Albury Wodonga,1/669 Dean St, Albury NSW 2640; email: CByrne@ alburyeye.com.au Sydney Retina Clinic, 187 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000; email: lchen@ sydneyretina.com.au Marsden Eye Specialists, 152 Marsden Street; Parramatta, NSW 2150; email: trish.forsyth@ marsdeneye.com Sydney West Retina, The Ashley Centre, Level 2, suite 34/1A Ashley Ln, Westmead NSW 2145; email: [email protected] Retina and Eye Consultants Level 3/33 Macmahon St, Hurstville NSW 2220; email: Julie.Coppock@ retinaandeye.com.au Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Rd, Adelaide SA 5000; email: kylie.dansie@ sa.gov.au Cardiometabolic conditions – Epworth ENDCAM Study The is recruiting participants to participate in their ENDCAM research study. They are looking for people: 18 – 45 years old living in Australia are female or assigned female at birth are living with type 2 diabetes or other cardiometabolic condition have seen a doctor within the last 12 months To participate, visit: MT-101-101 trial for type 1 diabetes The MT-101-101 study is a phase 1 clinical trial (first-time in humans). It will test the safety and dosing of a new treatment for autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes. The trial treatment is designed to stop or reduce the immune attack on the pancreas that causes type 1 diabetes. Initial studies confirmed its safety in individuals without type 1 diabetes; it now needs to be tested in those with type 1 diabetes. The results of this study will assist researchers to determine the optimal dose for future treatments with this drug. Who can get involved in Australia: People aged between 18 and 45 years Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes Currently using insulin (via injections or by pump) Living in Victoria Treatment: People with type 1 diabetes will receive up to three doses of the trial medication through a vein in their arm at 29-day intervals. One dose will be a placebo (a dummy medication), and up to two doses will be the trial medication. Study visits: The study will involve 15-18 visits to the clinic over 6 months. Participants will be compensated for travel expenses. For more information visit: or complete the . Self-management support for type 2 diabetes: Global exploration of patients and health care professionals’ perspectives A study is being conducted to explore the views and experiences of people living with type 2 diabetes and health care professionals (doctors, diabetes nurse-educator, general nurse, dietitians, psychologist, podiatrist and community health workers) over 18 to take part in a study that aims to understand the effectiveness of current diabetes management support strategies and identify barriers and facilitators to effective support mechanisms for diabetes self-management. If you volunteer to participate, you will be provided with a link to complete a survey (15 minutes) and later invited for an interview if interested (30-45 minutes). Please note that participation in the interview is optional, and you may choose to have it conducted via Microsoft Teams rather than by phone. Survey participants will receive a $5 coffee voucher, and interview participants will receive a $20 Amazon online gift voucher Survey links To find out more about the study, please contact Oluwatosin Arojojoye [email protected]This study has received ethics approval from the James Cook University鈥檚 Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval number: H9661). Diabetes prediction study The PREDICTION study is looking for participants to help to understand more about diabetes and how to prevent diabetes complications. To apply for this study, you must: have type 1 or type 2 diabetes have been diagnosed after 2016 have been between 15 and 40 when diagnosed. Study participants can do most of what is required for the study from the comfort of their own home. Once selected for the study, you will be asked to attend a local private pathology clinic (at our cost) to get your blood and urine samples collected, and get your blood pressure measured at your local pharmacy. If you are interested in participating or would like further information, visit . You can contact the study team on (03) 8532 1826 or email [email protected]. Type1Screen – Australia鈥檚 National Screening Program for family members Type1Screen is an Australian initiative offering free type 1 diabetes risk screening. The aim of Type1Screen is to identify people at risk of developing type 1 diabetes as early in the disease process as possible before symptoms develop. To be eligible for Type1Screen, individuals must be aged over 2 years and have a family history of type 1 diabetes. How do I get involved? Participation involves a blood test either at a local pathology collection centre or via a test which can be sent to, and done in, the home. Registration is available directly online. . The blood sample goes to a lab in Melbourne and results are sent back within 8 weeks of sample receipt. Those who are found to be antibody-positive will be supported through a national network of diabetes centres and offered further testing to determine their risk of developing diabetes. They will also be offered the opportunity to enter any available prevention studies through the . Further information about Type1Screen is available at the or by following their or Instagram pages @type1screen. For further information email the team at [email protected]. Clinical Trials Connect Clinical Trials Connect (CTC) was established in 2008. CTC is an online participant recruitment website designed to help match members of the Australian community to research opportunities Australia wide, and deliver recruitment solutions to researchers. People can register their interest to participate in trials on the website either as a healthy volunteer or as a patient with an existing medical condition.
