Participate in a research study

Share your views on AI in skin cancer screening

Researchers are conducting a study to explore views on AI use in skin cancer screening or diagnosis. Participants will be shown a hypothetical AI scenario, and a 30–60 minute interview will explore factors influencing their acceptance. No prior knowledge of AI is required. A $20 voucher will be provided for participation. Interested individuals can email p.kuppanda@uq.edu.au.

Overnight sleep deprivation study

Nap vs Zap: can slow-wave brain stimulation benefit the sleep-deprived brain? UQ researchers are seeking good sleepers (regular, undisturbed sleep) aged 18 to 39 for a sleep deprivation study requiring 3 separate overnight stays at UQ St Lucia. You will receive non-invasive brain stimulation and electroencephalography (to record brain activity) while tested on a range of cognitive tasks (attention, memory, reaction time). Email Nicholas for more information.

Understanding skin cancer awareness and sun safety in people of colour

UQ researchers invite Queenslanders of non-Caucasian ancestry to take part in a short skin cancer awareness and sun safety survey. This 15-minute survey will help researchers better understand the unique experiences and needs of people of colour when it comes to skin cancer prevention.

What’s around your child at home?

Expecting parents and parents of children under one year are invited to take part in an online research study exploring how toys, clothes and room décor in the home may shape early development. Participation involves a short survey and sharing a few photos. Help us better understand childhood environments – complete the study or share with someone who might be eligible.

MRIs for craniofacial identification research

UQ researchers are seeking healthy adult volunteers, aged 18 years or older, to participate in a study investigating the effects of body size on the craniofacial anatomy using MRI. Volunteers will undergo a head MRI at the UQ Centre for Advanced Imaging (St Lucia) and complete a detailed questionnaire (approx. 1-hour). You will receive a nominal reimbursement for your time.

Help find a way to control fat and improve metabolism

Seeking female volunteers aged 18–45 years who are overweight or obese and not pregnant to participate in a study investigating the metabolic effects of a medication that blocks a hormone receptor. The study involves 2–4 visits lasting 4 hours each and 4 shorter visits of 0.5–1 hour each over a 4-month period at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Volunteers will be reimbursed for their time.

AI and Laboratory Led IdentificatioN (ALL IN) of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC or ‘long COVID’)

Help UQ researchers uncover new biomarkers for diagnosing long COVID and predicting its progression. They are recruiting 2 groups: those with long COVID (PASC-CVS) and those who’ve recovered from SARS-CoV-2 without lingering symptoms. Participation involves a survey and blood donation, with a follow-up survey in 6 months. Contact Professor Kirsty Short at k.short@uq.edu.au or Andrea Corner at a.corner@uq.edu.au.

Avian influenza vaccine patch clinical trial

Healthy volunteers are needed for a trial evaluating a needle-free avian influenza vaccine patch for pandemic response. To be eligible, you must be in generally good health and aged between 18 and 50 years (inclusive). Participants will attend 12 visits at South Bank and 3 scheduled phone calls over approximately 13 months and will be paid will be paid up to $1,560 on completion of the trial. This trial will evaluate a potential new vaccine patch developed by Vaxxas and will be conducted by the University of Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials facility.

Respiratory vaccine clinical trial

Healthy volunteers are needed for a clinical trial evaluating a potential new vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Human Metapneumovirus. If you are aged between 60 and 83 years and are in good general health, you may be eligible to participate. Over 7 months, you will be asked to attend 5 scheduled clinic visits at South Bank in Brisbane and participate in 3 scheduled phone calls. This trial will evaluate a potential new vaccine developed by Vicebio using UQ’s molecular clamp technology and will be conducted by the University of Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials facility. Participants will be paid for their time.

The First STEPS Study

The First STEPS study explores the experiences of children, families, and service providers as children transition into their first day-care service. They are looking for families around Brisbane with children between 1 and 3 years old who are planning on enrolling their child into day-care for the first time in 2024–2025 to participate. The study will involve wearing small activity watches (actigraphs), completing surveys and sleep diaries, and collecting 6 saliva samples from their child over the course of the study. Participating families will receive $50 gift vouchers.