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
NIIM is conducting a clinical trial on the effect of cocoa on cognitive function in people aged 50 years or over.
This study aims to investigate the acute effects of different doses of high-flavanol cocoa on cognitive function and mood. Cocoa flavanols have been associated with several health benefits including cardiovascular and cognitive functions and increase the formation of endothelial nitric oxide, responsible for the increased blood flow and improved cardiovascular and vascular function.
Aim of Study:
In this study, we want to find out:
Methodology:
This study will examine participants’ cognitive function by a computerized test battery, measuring accuracy and speed of the response at baseline and 2 hours after ingestion of trial tablets containing either cocoa or placebo. A second dose of cocoa or placebo will be tested at 4 weeks.
Am I eligible?
In order to be eligible for participation you will have to meet our inclusion criteria. Are you?
What will I need to do?
Privacy and confidentiality
Your personal data will be known only to the study team. All data collected will be de-identified before analysis and stored securely in locked files at the NIIM clinic. No personal data will be divulged in publication.
Can I access test results?
After the study when all data has been collected and analysed, you can receive a summary of the de-identified study results.
Who should I contact if I want to take part, or have any questions about the study?
For More Information
Dr Karin Ried PhD Research Director and Principal Investigator National Institute of Integrative Medicine Hawthorn, VIC 3122 Phone: 03 9912 9545 Email: [email protected]
NIIM Clinic “Voice of the Patient” Survey
We recently surveyed our patients of the NIIM Clinic to measure their satisfaction with our Practice. With over 200 responses to the Voice of the Patient survey, we received valuable information about what we do well and what we need to work on in order to provide quality services as an accredited medical practice.
New Approaches to Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, PTSD and more
Join Mind Medicine Australia and NIIM at this public event to learn why psychedelic therapies are being hailed as potentially ground-breaking treatments for mental illness.
External breast prosthesis (orthotics)
This study examined the effects of an external prosthesis on the reduction of load and discomfort/ pain through the chest of participants with augmented breasts.
Japanese Acupuncture Tongue Diagnosis Study
A research study is being conducted at NIIM to investigated whether the characteristics of a person’s tongue could be useful in diagnosis in Toyohari Meridian Therapy (TMT), a Japanese form of acupuncture, like it is in Chinese medicine.
AGE at Heart Trial
We have now completed the trial! Many thanks to all participants & practitioners supporting this study. We have begun analysing the data, and have mailed participants their individual results.
