PREDICT Study Risk of developing complications
This epidemiological study aims to develop ways of identifying those people with type 2 diabetes who are at risk of developing diabetes complications.
Who can participate?
We are looking for participants who live in Melbourne and have type 2 diabetes aged between 18-80, who live within our defined geographical area of inner Melbourne (from Thornbury in the north to Hampton in the south, and from Newport in the west to Camberwell in the east.
Whether you have had diabetes for a short or a long time; whether you are doing well or have problems with diabetes, you can be an important part of this study.
What is involved?
Participants will have a free and comprehensive assessment of their diabetes and a report will be provided to them and their treating doctor. The information collected in this study will be helping to find ways of reducing the effects of diabetes.
Study participants will be able to attend one of our three centres — the Baker Institute (Prahran), the Northern Hospital or the Sunshine Hospital. We will conduct a comprehensive diabetes assessment including:
- A range of blood and urine tests.
- A heart scan.
- A comprehensive eye examination and eye scan.
- We will test your memory and mental agility.
- Tests of physical function.
You and your doctor will receive the results of these tests.
We will store blood and urine samples, and keep track of your health over the coming years. Over time, we will be able to use the powerful and comprehensive information from the initial testing to find ways of predicting who does and who doesn’t develop serious consequences of diabetes.
More information
Please click here to download the flyer.
Visit our website: www.baker.edu.au
Or contact:
Elena Vulikh
Email: Elena.Vulikh@baker.edu.au
Telephone: 03 8532 1840
This research project has been approved by the Alfred Hospital Ethics Committee. Project number: 124/17