Research
Research is conducted in QUT Health Clinics facilities by researchers from many disciplines. All research is subject to QUT Ethics approval and QUT's Information Privacy policy.
If you are interested in participating in any of the research projects listed below, please refer to the linked Participant Information Sheet or contact us by emailing healthclinics@qut.edu.au and we will pass your message on to the lead researcher.
Current projects
The deaf client in therapy: Does it really matter who translates your feelings?
Recruiting QUT students only: This study examines the role of Auslan interpreters in therapy.
Student recruitment: through Mar 2021
Lead researcher: Renata Meuter
Diurnal variations in optical coherence tomography angiography measurements among various refractive error groups
This study aims to explore diurnal variation over 24 hours in the retinal and choroidal circulation using optical coherence tomography angiography across refractive errors.
Project end date: May 2021
Contact: Ms Barsha
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy clinical trial
This clinical trial aims to identify which self-managed treatments (heat or massage) reduce the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
Participant recruitment: through July 2021
Lead researcher: Patsy Yates
Understanding what influences a negative body image and low self-esteem in adults with an eating disorder
This project aims to develop and test a novel application of applied theatrical performance as an activity to help improve body image and self-esteem in young adults with an eating disorder.
Project end date: 23 December 2020
Contact: Esben Strodl
The role of online health communities in empowering self-management for diabetic patients
This study aims to investigate the potential of value co-creation in digital health platforms such as Online Health Communities (OHCs) for healthcare organisations.
Participant recruitment: through 1 Dec 2020
Lead Researcher: Atae Rezaei Aghdam