Fetal Intrapartum Pulse Oximetry: A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$246,001.00
Summary
Current methods of monitoring the well-being of the unborn baby during labour often result in concern about the unborn baby's health. This leads to delivery by caesarean section, forceps, or vacuum. These babies are usually found to be healthy once born, meaning that the operation was unnecessary. In this study, when an unborn baby appears to be distressed, half of the study participants will be allocated to continue with the current monitoring of the baby's heartbeat. The other half will have a ....Current methods of monitoring the well-being of the unborn baby during labour often result in concern about the unborn baby's health. This leads to delivery by caesarean section, forceps, or vacuum. These babies are usually found to be healthy once born, meaning that the operation was unnecessary. In this study, when an unborn baby appears to be distressed, half of the study participants will be allocated to continue with the current monitoring of the baby's heartbeat. The other half will have a new form of monitoring in labour, fetal oxygen saturation monitoring, added. We will then determine whether the new form of monitoring makes a difference in the number of times women need to have a caesarean section, forceps, or vacuum delivery. It is important to do this research BEFORE the new form of monitoring becomes used routinely. This Australian research is leading the world in letting the health consumer (women) know whether the now monitoring method is effective in practice and ensuring that there are no unforeseen adverse events.Read moreRead less
Fetal Intrapartum Pulse Oximetry: A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial (the FOREMOST Trial)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$146,950.00
Summary
Current methods of monitoring the well-being of the unborn baby during labour often result in concern about the unborn baby's health. This leads to delivery by caesarean section, forceps , or vacuum. These babies are usually found to be healthy once born, meaning that the operation was unnecessry. In this study, when an unborn baby appears to be distressed, half of the study participants will be allocated to continue with the current monitororing of the baby's heartbeat. The other half will have ....Current methods of monitoring the well-being of the unborn baby during labour often result in concern about the unborn baby's health. This leads to delivery by caesarean section, forceps , or vacuum. These babies are usually found to be healthy once born, meaning that the operation was unnecessry. In this study, when an unborn baby appears to be distressed, half of the study participants will be allocated to continue with the current monitororing of the baby's heartbeat. The other half will have a new form of monitoring in labour, fetal oxgyen saturation monitoring, added. We will then determine whether the new form of monitoring makes a differnce in the number of times women need to have a caesarean section, forceps, or vacuum delivery. It is important to do this research BEFORE the new form of monitoring becomes used routinely. This Australian research is leading the world in letting the health consumer (women) know whether the new monitoring method is effective in practice and ensuring that there are no unforeseen adverse events.Read moreRead less
Sealing Ability Of Adhesive Restorations In Caries And Non-caries Affected Teeth.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$46,081.00
Summary
Dental fillings are used in treating tooth decay. Tooth coloured materials have become more common than metal fillings. A factor in determining the effectiveness of these adhesive restorations is analysing the bond strength between the filling and tooth. A poor bond between the restorative material and tooth is likely to produce problems such as tooth sensitivity and recurrent decay. We intend to investigate the sealing ability of adhesive restorations to carious affected teeth and sound teeth.
Closing The Gap: Implementing Effective Treatments To Improve Post-operative Nausea And Vomiting
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$175,303.00
Summary
Nausea and vomiting are common after surgery, concern 80% people undergoing surgery, and are managed by drugs with unwanted side effects. High quality evidence supports acupuncture being a safe and effective non-drug therapy for this complaint. This study will examine if and how acupuncture can be delivered by doctors and nurses around operation time. In future, people may have the choice of using acupuncture or drugs, or both, for preventing or treating nausea and vomiting after surgery.
Are Healthcare Interventions Exacerbating Alzheimer's Disease (AHEAD)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$709,803.00
Summary
The AHEAD Study will assess the impact of anaesthesia and surgery on cognitive function in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment or mild Alzheimer's Disease. Such effects have not been established. With an ageing population being increasingly exposed to healthcare procedures requiring anaesthesia or sedation, any negative impact needs to be identified so that therapeutic decisions may be informed and future research appropriately targeted.
POST-OPERATIVE CROHNS DISEASE RECURRENCE: EVALUATION OF AETIOLOGIC FACTORS And AN ALGORITHM And TRIAL TO MODIFY RECURRENCE.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$123,472.00
Summary
Eighty percent of patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) need an operation at some stage. The disease invariably returns, and in 70% of patients further surgery is required. This project aims to determine whether particular bacteria cause the disease to recur and will look at the value of antibiotic treatment to prevent severe disease recurring. It will also assess whether adjusting treatment based on changes seen at the operative site during follow-up influences disease recurrence .