Research participant opportunities
All studies and surveys that are promoted on the Diabetes New Zealand website and social media channels are provided as a service to the diabetes research community. This research is not specifically endorsed by Diabetes New Zealand.
If you would like to promote a survey or ask for participants, email info@diabetes.org.nz.
Studies currently recruiting
AUT Sibling Advisory Group - for siblings of people with a long-term condition
Researchers at the School of Clinical Sciences within the Auckland University of Technology are looking for young people aged 16-24 years who have a sibling with a long-term health condition. The team would like to invite those interested, to participate in an advisory group, sharing opinions about what resources, research or supports they would like to see developed for others with the same experiences as them. No experience is needed, just a willingness to share your ideas and feedback on things like information sheets. To apply to take part, please fill out this Google Form.
Country-wide period tracking app study
A team based at Massey University are looking into the experiences of people who use period tracking apps. They’re currently inviting people aged 16-18 years old who are interested in joining a kōrero about identity, bodies and technology. The researchers are particularly interested in hearing from people living with diabetes as menstruation and insulin resistance have an impact on each other in important and often overlooked ways. Find out more including how to apply to take part on the study website. There are options to join Māori-only groups for this research.
Bread study - Dunedin area only
A team at University of Otago are looking for people aged 18 - 80 years of age with type 2 diabetes, to take part in a study investigating the impact of increased levels of dietary fibre and protein and whether they can help with blood sugar control.
The team will replace participants’ usual bread with a different variety to try over two separate 2-week periods and then take blood and fecal (from used toilet paper) samples as well as monitoring blood sugar with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Participants must also:
have stable diabetes-related medications for at least the 3 months’ prior to study entry
be able to attend 7 study appointments at Dunedin Hospital
not have coeliac disease, be pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any other condition that requires them to avoid bread
For more information, please contact Altaf and the team at: breadstudy@otago.ac.nz or call: 022 685 9179
Have you seen a dietitian? Or are you waiting to see your dietitian? We want to hear about your experience! Please register your interest HERE
Contact: Phone 021 280 5708, Email h.percival@massey.ac.nz
Are you over 18 and willing to share your health experiences with 2nd and 3rd year medical students to help train our future doctors?
We are currently looking for people who are willing to share their experiences with medical conditions such as diabetes. Find out more: Becoming a Friend of the Medical School Expression of Interest Form
If you have any questions please contact us on foms@otago.ac.nz or call 03 479 4859.
Please note: this is for the Dunedin/Mosgiel area.