Volunteer/participate in research
Get involved in research at BASE
Most of our research projects rely on people like you volunteering to take part.
We have lots of different studies so why not have a read and volunteer for one today. Or join our database of volunteers so we can keep you up to date with what is happening at BASE.
Studies Recruiting Now at BASE
Effects of polyphenol-enriched bread on the postprandial glycaemic response
Nut supplementation to mitigate post-stroke cognitive decline (NUT-me): a pilot study
Can a specifically formulated drink improve hydration and performance?
Gut decisions: Eggs, microbiome and cognition
Associations between Shift Work and Gut Symptoms
Effects of polyphenol-enriched bread on the postprandial glycaemic response
Find out if eating spinach-enriched bread can influence your blood glucose levels. Receive a $25 voucher once you complete the study.
The study will investigate the effects of polyphenol-enriched bread on the postprandial glycaemic response.
You may be eligible if you are:
- 18 – 64 years of age
- Healthy
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
What's Involved?
- You will visit 3 times to Be Active Sleep Eat (BASE) Facility at Notting Hill
- You will complete questionnaires
- You will be provided with meals before and after the study
- You will need to fast before the study
- You will have blood taken through finger pricks
- You will receive $25 voucher once you complete the study
For more information, please contact Vishal at rpra0019@student.monash.edu or call +61 414 612 687
Nut supplementation to mitigate post-stroke cognitive decline (NUT-me): a pilot study
This study from Monash University is looking for stroke survivors to examine if eating nuts regularly reduces post-stroke cognitive decline and dementia.
The research will involve you eating a mix of nuts for 90 days and attending the Be Active Sleep Eat (BASE) facility in Notting Hill, Melbourne, on four occasions to complete a few questionnaires and a series of cognitive tests.
The findings from the study will help in identifying nuts as a feasible strategy to mitigate post-stroke cognitive impairment.
You may be eligible if you:
- had a stroke in the past 6 months
- are over 18 years of age
- do not have an allergy to nuts
- do not consume nuts more than twice a week
- do not have chewing or swallowing issues
- do not have dementia
If you would like further information about the study, or would be interested in participating, please complete the screening questionnaire, or contact Dr Barbara Cardoso via email Barbara.Cardoso@monash.edu
This study has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee ID 37746
Can a specifically formulated drink improve hydration and performance?
We're study the impact of a formulated beverage on hydration before endurance running, gut symptoms and performance during the run, and rehydration after the run.
Participants: Female and male runners aged 18-55 YO who are able to complete 2 hours sub-maximal running (~8-10km/hr), plus a performance test of ~30 minutes at the end.
Location: Participants attend our laboratory at Notting Hill, Melbourne (near Clayton) on 3 occasions:
- Visit 1: Treadmill running fitness test for maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and familiarisation (Visit time ~1.5 hours )
- Visit 2 & 3: Short 30min visit the day before, then the next day ~2.5 hours running, 3 hours follow up tests (visit time 6-7 hours ) NB. You can read or work on a laptop for ~2 hours of that.
Benefits of taking part in this study:
- Individual results from a range of assessments- VO2max test, body composition, hydration testing, gastrointestinal assessment (services valued at around $1150)
For more information contact Alan: 0408 089 944 or alan.mccubbin@monash.edu
This study has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee ID 37289
Gut decisions: Eggs, microbiome and cognition
We are looking for participants to join this study about the effects of egg intake.
All participants will recieve a $100 gift card.
We are looking for:
- People aged between 18-40 and over 65 years old
- Healthy people with no history of chronic disease
- People who have been weight stable for the past 2 months
What participants will need to do:
- Be randomised into 1 of 2 groups where you will either need to consume 2 whole eggs per day for 6 weeks or avoid eggs completely for 6 weeks.
- Record your 3-day dietary intake at 3 timepoints.
- Attend our lab on 3 occasions to provide blood and stool samples, and complete short cognitive tests.
Click here to see if you are eligible.
For more information contact Nessmah Sultan- nessmah.sultan@monash.edu
This study has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee ID 34647
Associations between Shift Work and Gut Symptoms
We are looking for participants to join this study exploring the prevalence and associations between shift work and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Participants can go into the draw to win one of three $25 Coles-Myer gift vouchers.
We are looking for:
- Adults aged 18 years and above.
- People who have been working night shifts (regularly work outside the hours of 6am to 6pm) for at least 6 months.
- People who do not have any known gastrointestinal disease and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
What participants will do:
- Complete an online survey in your own time (about 30 minutes)
- Survey includes questions relating to shift schedule, diet, gastrointestinal health and mental health.
Click here to see if you are eligible.
For more information please contact Tess Kelly - Tkel0009@student.monash.edu