AIMSS conducts world-leading musculoskeletal research, with a focus on translational studies and pioneering strategies that reduce the burden of people’s suffering from diseases of the muscles, bones and joints.
Our purpose-built clinical trial premises facilitate the large portfolio of clinical trials conducted by AIMSS and other Western Health and University staff. Our amenities boast an on-site PC2 laboratory, a gait and balance gym, and imaging facilities (bone densitometry and peripheral quantitative computed tomography).
We have the capacity to run Phase II, III and IV clinical trials and provide support and guidance in setting up clinical trials via AIMSS membership.
We actively recruit clinical trial patients and can assist in the procurement of trial participants.
Current active clinical trials:
The EMPIRE Trial: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effect of vitamin D alone or in combination with HMB on osteosarcopenia in older persons Sponsor: Western Health Principal Investigator: Prof Gustavo Duque
The Pomerium Trial: Effects of 3 months of multi-nutrient supplementation on the immune system and muscle and respiratory function of older adults in aged care Sponsor: Australian Government: Department of Health and Aged Care Principal Investigator: Prof Gustavo Duque and Prof Alan Hayes
Osteoporosis in Residential Aged Care (RAC) Project: Evaluating a simple easy-to-use tool called Break Free, for use in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) Sponsor: Amgen- Healthy Bones Australia/Australia and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS) Principal Investigator: Prof Gustavo Duque
Safer medicines To reduce falls and fractures for OsteoPorosis (#STOP) project: A randomised interventional trial will investigate how to optimise the prescription and integration of specialist care, primary care and pharmacist expertise for more effective treatment for people with osteoporosis. Sponsor: The University of Sydney Principal Investigator: Dr Mizhgan Fatima
Page last updated 29 September 2023
