NEW STUDIES 1
The Kyolic Garlic & Aerobic Fitness Trial
Arterial stiffness is a cardiovascular risk factor, which increases naturally with age. Kyolic garlic has been shown to improve the flexibility of arteries, and slows down blood flow, which may improve oxygen uptake, associated with aerobic fitness.
NEW STUDIES 2
The Alliance Long COVID-19 Treatment Trial
Development of a 2-stage nutraceutical treatment protocol for adults with long-COVID-19 syndrome, exploring underlying pathophysiology and treatment effectiveness
The study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Commitee EC00436, and is registered at the ANZCTR clinical trial registry: ACTRN12622001204730p
Project explanation and objectives
A large number of people experience long-COVID symptoms persisting for weeks and months after overcoming the acute illness. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, breathlessness, joint pain, cough, neurological diseases, loss of sense of smell and/or taste
This cohort study aims to explore the underlying causes of long COVID symptoms, and assess treatment effectiveness of a staged treatment approach of 2x 6 weeks. This study is exploratory, and will provide important insights for protocol development for a larger cohort study.
Who can participate in this study?
You had Covid-19 and tested positive on a PCR or RAT test more than 3 months ago, and have persistent symptoms for longer than 3 months, and have a doctor’s referral.
The study involves:
10.12.22 update: Expressions of Interest for the Long-COVID-Trial have now closed. If you are interested in making an appointment with a NIIM doctor specialising in Long-COVID, please ring the NIIM clinic on 03 9804 0646
ABC News interview with A/Prof Karin Ried discussing the NIIM Prostate Cancer Screening Study
Watch the ABC Live TV interview of A/Prof Dr Karin Ried with Andrew Geoghegen – discussing the new prostate cancer test and the second phase of the NIIM research study.
Sleep Therapy – the overnight remedy
Most people can relate to the feelings of impaired daytime function and fatigue, lack of concentration, and memory problems associated with a poor night’s sleep. But did you know that poor or insufficient sleep can also be a major health risk?
Rife Frequency Study
This study uses Electro-Magnetic-Frequency Therapy (EMF), for the treatment of cancer and/or pathogens, and Circulating Tumour Cell (CTC) blood testing to assess EMF treatment effectiveness.
The Cognitive Preservation Study
This study aims to analyse the effect of Red Light Therapy, with or without additional Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, on cognition and brain health in people with mild and moderate cognitive impairment.
The Gluco-Metabolism Study
12-week randomised placebo-controlled trial investigating the tolerability and effectiveness of the Nutrition Care Gluco-Metabolism herbal Formula on blood glucose levels.
