Studies currently seeking participants
Wellbeing and knee-health after ACL rupture
The School of Physiotherapy is seeking participants to take part in a study about long-term wellbeing after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. We want to hear from people who have had an ACL rupture and as well as from health care providers.
Have you been working in primary and community care supporting people with long-term conditions?
We would like to talk to you about how you support people in primary and community care living with a long-term condition, and what you draw upon to offer that support.
Have you had experiences with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for a child or young person with high or very high funding (ORS)?
Our study is looking at the experiences of whānau/family, their disabled child or young person, and professionals in the IEP process.
Are you an elite or sub-elite track and field athlete who has been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy in the last 3 to 12 months?
This study aims to get a greater understanding of elite and sub-elite track and field athletes' experiences with the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy and how the injury has had an impact on the whole individual, including their sporting and social lives.
Carried with Care study
We want to understand how parents and whānau feel about using a carrier or sling to hold babies that were born early. This practice is called "babywearing."
Have you had concussion in the last 14 days?
This research is investigating a streamlined approach to identifying adults suited to orthopedic musculoskeletal physiotherapy of the neck acutely following concussion.
Physiotherapists' perceptions and experiences of assessment of pain sensitivity in musculoskeletal practice settings: A qualitative study
The study aims to explore Physiotherapists' perceptions and experiences of pain sensitivity in clinical practice.
Studies recently completed
Are you a mature adult aged 40 to 60 years who has had an unsteady moment?
This study will help inform researchers on the challenges with balance, coping strategies, and the broader impacts on their daily lives.
StePS-NZ Stepped care for persistent shoulder pain
Recruitment closed
In the StePS-NZ study we are comparing two different approaches for physiotherapy care for people with shoulder pain. Both groups will receive physiotherapy care that is based on the best research evidence and current guidelines for persistent pain.
My shoulder hurts. What can I do?
Recruitment closed
In the Otago Shoulder Health Study, we want to find out whether adding manual therapy to best-practice physiotherapy care provides additional benefits for people with persistent shoulder pain.
Mindfulness Meditation and Neurofeedback Training (MiNT): Knee Osteoarthritis
Recruitment closed
Adults (45-85 years) with Knee Osteoarthritis (> 3 months) are invited to participate in a clinical trial exploring the safety, feasibility, and effect of Mindfulness Meditation and Brainwave training compared to no training (usual care).
Getting help for urine leakage: experiences of people with neurological conditions
Recruitment closed
We are seeking 30 people with stroke, Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis who had or currently have urine leakage. This study aims to investigate the experiences of people with stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease about their experiences regarding assessment and management received for urine leakage incontinence within the NZ health care system.
The Opti-OK Clinical Trial: Is your knee stiff and sore?
Recruitment closed.
The main aim of the Opti-OK research is to identify optimal frequency of manual therapy treatment for people with knee osteoarthritis.