Micro-architectural Bone Structure Determined By Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$52,288.00
Summary
Osteoarthritis is the main form of arthritis. Bone metabolism is involved in osteoarthritis, however it is unknown how this relates to knee structures prior to disease onset. Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques enable measurement of a healthy knee joint to a diseased one. By using the Geelong Osteoporosis Study, we will demonstrate how bone metabolism affects change in knee structure, and the risk of osteoarthritis.
A Brief Couple-focused Psycho-educational Intervention To Prevent Postnatal Mental Health Problems In Women: A Cluster Randomised Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$99,654.00
Summary
Mental health problems in women after childbirth are of national concern. Interventions to prevent these have had little success. What Were We Thinking (WWWT) is a promising new program for mothers, fathers and newborns. It provides knowledge and skills about soothing and settling babies and enhancing parents’ understanding of their changed needs and how to share the workload fairly. This trial will test whether WWWT improves women’s mental health in the first six months of motherhood
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction In Atrial Fibrillation (CRAFT)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$153,975.00
Summary
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) affects 240,000 Australians and rates of AF are rising. AF presents a significant economic burden. AF is debilitating and increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, or premature death. People with AF have high levels of cardiovascular risk and recommendations suggest they make lifestyle changes. These recommendations are not strongly evidence based. We aim to test if a lifestyle intervention can improve adherence and develop evidence to support the recommendations.