Participate in research studies
We are always looking for research study or survey volunteers.
If you would like to participate, please browse through the research studies below.
This research aims to find out what is important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women around maternity care. The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SAHLN) are looking to change their maternity services to better include what Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander families want and need before, during and after bubs are born.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can participate by contacting us using the details below. They can leave their details and an Aboriginal researcher will contact them for a yarn. If they prefer, participants can phone, text or email us.
To participate in this study contact:
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Female and Male |
| Age | Over 18 years of age or 16 if supported by a parent or caregiver |
Other criteria |
Families must have used or considered using SAHLN services in the past two years. |
| Participants required until |
30 June 2025 |
Researchers from the Forensic and Clinical; Cognition Lab at Flinders University are seeking Adolescent participants (aged 14-17) for a study on Social Media and Wellbeing
If you agree for your child to participate in the research study, they will be asked to:
Complete a single 15–20-minute online survey where they will complete a series of questionnaires covering a range of issues related to:
- Social media engagement (e.g., “In the last 7 days how many days did you use social media”)
- Demographics (e.g., "What is your age?")
- Their general wellbeing and mental health (e.g., "I feel sad or empty").
Complete a daily diary (a 7-day 5-minute survey) where they will complete a series of questions each day including an assessment of:
- Their mood (e.g., “To what extend did you feel upset?”)
- Frequency of social media use (e.g., "On average, how many hours do you think you spent on social media today?")
- The types of social media content that they saw that day (e.g., "While browsing social media today, did you see any images or videos (including in posts, stories, videos, or lives) which included the following content: violence, graphic injury, food, animals, selfies?").
- A link to the diary survey will be sent to your child at the end of each day via text message or email.
Please DO NOT agree for your child to participate in this study if you think that any of these tasks will make them distressed or upset.
The study takes place entirely online. This study will allow us to evaluate young people’s experiences with social media and their general well-being.
To participate in this study contact:
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Any |
| Age | 14-17 years |
Other criteria |
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| Participants required until |
31 December 2025 |
The sensation of breathlessness is a common symptom in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It can be debilitating and has profound effects on quality of life.
This study will investigate how body signal (or interoceptive) attention can alter respiratory sensations in the short term by changing how the brain processes body signals and how signals are felt or ‘perceived’. The protocol will be tested in healthy participants and subsequently, participants with COPD who experience breathlessness more frequently.
To participate in this study:
Register your interest below and an investigator will be in touch to discuss this further or answer any questions you may have.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | All genders |
| Age | 18+ years |
Other criteria |
No current major lung, brain or nervous system disorder No significant smoking history or smoking in last 2 years |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
The respiratory muscles are arguably the most important muscles in the body and are controlled by the brain to pull air into the lungs for breathing.
This study will develop better, safer methods to assess their function (i.e. their ability to pull air into the lungs, termed mechanics) and how the brain controls muscle activity (i.e. which muscles get more/less activity, termed respiratory neural drive). We want to test the mechanics and function of the respiratory in both healthy participants and participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
To participate in this study:
Register your interest below and an investigator will be in touch to discuss this further or answer any questions you may have.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | All genders |
| Age | 18+ years |
Other criteria |
No current major lung, brain or nervous system disorder No significant smoking history or smoking in last 2 years |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
This research study aims to understand whether a specific gene variant is responsible for changes to the bacteria that resides in the urogenital (urinary and genital tract) and gut, and the risk to urinary tract infection.
Please complete the 5-10 minute screening questionnaire using the link below:
If you are eligible for the study, you will be contacted to obtain your consent to participate in the study. All information you provide will be held in strict confidence.
Further information on the study is available within the screening questionnaire link provided or alternatively, please feel free to contact us at the email below.
To participate in this study:
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Female |
| Age | 18 - 45 years |
Other criteria |
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| Participants required until |
7 September 2025 |
This research study aims to understand more about how and what Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans learn during their transition from the military to civil society.
Interviews are being conducted with ADF veterans where they will be asked to discuss their learning experiences throughout their military service and during their transition.
To participate in this study:
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Any |
| Age | 18+ |
Other criteria |
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| Participants required until |
3 November 2025 |
Researchers at Flinders University are looking for participants to complete a short survey on their own feelings and behaviours regarding their age and the ageing process.
What is Involved?
A short, anonymous, online questionnaire
Approximately 15-20 minutes of your time.
Questions on exercise, wellbeing, and ageing
To participate in this study:
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Any |
| Age | 40+ |
Other criteria |
Living in the community
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| Participants required until |
31 August 2025 |
In this two-part study you must complete both parts successfully within 24 hours to receive your payments.
For Part 1, you will study 3 magazine-style articles. If you are eligible, you will also receive a link to Part 2. You must complete Part 2 within 24 hours of Part 1. For Part 2, you will study 3 more articles and then your memory for all 6 articles will be tested using multiple-choice questions.
Note, only people with a Flinders University login can participate in this survey.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Any |
| Age | 18 and older |
| Other criteria | Fluent English |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
The study will involve thinking about a negative event in your life.
We strongly suggest that if you believe you may be overly distressed by thinking about a negative event that you DO NOT participate in this experiment.
What happens during the study?
Participants can choose to either do a face-to-face or an online experiment. Participants will be asked to pay attention to any thoughts about their negative autobiographical event and complete a series of relevant questionnaires and a daily diary for a one-week period.
How long will it take?
Approximately 2 hours over the course of a week.
Register your interest
Register your interest via the email below and you will be contacted with more information about the study.
Find out more about our current PTSD treatment trials.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Any |
| Age | Over 18 |
| Other criteria | Must be fluent in English. Must have the use of a smartphone. Must be willing to complete questions relating to past negative events. Must have experienced a negative event in the past three months (events don’t have to be bothering you now, or may not have even bothered you at the time). |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
The study will involve thinking about a negative event in your life.
We strongly suggest that if you believe you may be overly distressed by thinking about a negative event that you DO NOT participate in this experiment.
What happens during the study?
Participants will be asked to do a face-to-face experiment. In the experiment, participants will be asked to pay attention to any thoughts about their negative autobiographical event and complete a series of relevant questionnaires, thought monitoring and a computer task.
How long will it take?
The face-to-face experiment will take an hour to complete.
Register your interest
Register your interest via the email below and you will be contacted with more information about the study.
Find out more about our current PTSD treatment trials.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Any |
| Age | Over 18 |
| Other criteria | Must be fluent in English. Must be willing to complete questions relating to past negative events. Must have experienced a negative event (events don't have to be bothering you now, or may not have even bothered you at the time). Must be willing to participate the study on Flinders University Bedford Park campus. |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health researchers are seeking individuals to participate in new home-based treatment studies for insomnia.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Any gender |
| Age | 18 to 64 |
| Other criteria |
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| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
We are seeking participants for a study exploring commercial app use and physical activity. Participation may involve engaging with a physical activity app (Strava), and sharing tracked physical activity (from Strava) to Facebook for an 8-week period. You will also be asked to complete questionnaires assessing your general physical activity levels and beliefs surrounding physical activity, and wear an activity monitor (worn on the wrist like a watch).
If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Jasmine Petersen
Email: jasmine.petersen@flinders.edu.au
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Male or Female |
| Age | 18+ (17+ if a University student) |
| Other criteria | All participants must:
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| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
This study is investigating the psychology of drink choices. In this study, you will complete several questionnaires about your beverage consumption habits and dieting behaviour, and choose a drink from a computerised vending machine display. Your height and weight will also be measured.
The session will take approximately 15 mins.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male or female |
| Age | 17 — 25 |
| Other criteria | No previous history of arm, wrist and hand injury or lower limb impairment or illness that affects motor function. |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Participants will complete several cognitive tasks on the computer, fill in questionnaires, and taste and rate a selection of drinks. Participants’ height and weight will also be measured.
The questionnaires and tasks will take around 70 mins. Following the session, you will be asked to complete short online surveys each day for a seven-day period. The study as a whole is estimated to take a total time commitment of 90 minutes.
contact joshua.mcgreen@flinders.edu.au.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male or female |
| Age | 17 - 25 |
| Other criteria | Participants should not have any food/drink allergies or intolerances. |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
You are invited to participate in a research interview that aims to explore nursing and allied health professionals’ perceptions of why avoidable hospital readmissions for aspiration pneumonia and constipation occur and how their incidence can be reduced. These interviews will form part of a larger study designed to develop an intervention to reduce the occurrence of these readmissions.
You are eligible to participate if you are a nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, dietician and/or speech pathologist currently working in a hospital in South Australia. You can be working as a clinician or in a managerial/leadership position. You can have a dual academic-clinical role.
The interview will take approximately 45 minutes (this will depend on how much information you want to share). Interviews can be held either at Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders University, over-the-phone or in a public place (library or café), whichever is convenient for you. Confidentiality will always be upheld, particularly when interviewing in public places. Interviews will be conducted by one of three researchers from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University.
There are no foreseeable risks to participating in this project. Taking part is completely voluntary and you are under no obligation to participate. Your choice to participate or not will have no influence on your employment status or conditions.
If you are interested in participating, or want more information, please contact:
Dr Rebecca Feo
Email: rebecca.feo@flinders.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8201 3502
Kristi Urry
kristi.urry@flinders.edu.au
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Male and female |
| Age | 18+ |
| Other criteria | Nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, occupational therapists, speech pathologists currently working in hospital(s) within South Australia |
| Participant benefits |
We cannot guarantee or promise that you will receive any benefits from this research; however, possible benefits might include a better understanding of why avoidable readmissions for aspiration pneumonia and constipation occur and how they can be reduced. This information will help to develop an intervention to reduce the incidence of these readmissions. |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Sisu trait survey: How is the Finnish concept of 'sisu' experienced in Australia?
Participate in a short (< 10 min) online survey to help create a generalisable tool for measuring 'sisu' across different cultures.
The term 'sisu' refers to "extraordinary determination, courage and resoluteness in the face of extreme adversity. An action mindset which enables individuals to reach beyond their present limitation, take action against all odds and transform barriers into frontiers. An integral element of Finnish culture and also a universal capacity, which we all share." (https://sisulab.com/sisu-about/)
The survey is part of the 'Sisu at Work' project, conducted by the University of Helsinki and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. in collaboration with Flinders University.
More information about the survey, project and sisu, as well as the researchers’ contact information can be found on the survey website.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
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| Gender | Male or Female |
| Age | 18 years older |
| Other criteria | Proficiency in English |
| Participants required until |
TBA |
Treatment to improve symptoms of disordered eating
Flinders University Services for Eating Disorders (FUSED) is offering treatment to improve symptoms of disordered eating, such as binge eating, purging, fasting and preoccupation with weight and shape.
What happens during treatment?
This treatment involves working 10-session cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-T), with a trainee therapist at Flinders University.
As part of treatment you will also be asked to complete questionnaires on six occasions, up to 30 minutes on each occasion, and complete neuropsychological tests on two occasions, up to 30 minutes on each occasion, a total of 4 hours of assessment.
You will also be asked if you are willing to consent to this information being used in a research project investigating the impact of this intervention on quality of life.
Who can participate?
If you are over 15 years of age and are experiencing problems with disordered eating you may be eligible to participate.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Any |
| Age | 15+ |
| Other criteria | BMI > 17.5 Be willing for the therapist to communicate with your GP. Fluent English |
| Participant benefits |
Other people doing this treatment have reported improvements in their eating disorder and quality of life. |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Investigating computer gaming and sleep during adolescence.
Participating in this study will involve attending the sleep laboratory at Flinders University for 2 nights spaced approximately 1 day. Food and drinks will be provided.
A brief initial phone screening will be conducted to determine your eligibility for the study.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male or Female |
| Age | 15 - 17 |
| Other criteria | A good sleeper. Do not consume excessive caffeine or take recreational drugs. Have not travelled overseas in the past 3 months. |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Management of our identities
We are seeking participants for a study investigating how people manage their multiple roles in day-to-day life.
This project will investigate how individuals experience and cope with situations in which their social identities have conflicting expectations.
Social identities are the groups and roles we identify with in our day-to-day life, they may include being a parent, a worker, an athlete, a student, or other groups and roles.
Due to individuals having many different social identities, there may be times when an individual is unable to adhere to the expectations of both identities at once. A working parent, for example, may be unable to simultaneously prioritise their working and parenting commitments.
We are interested in how conflicts between social identities impact on overall psychological well-being, and if there are management strategies that enable people to cope with conflicts more effectively.
Participation will involve completing an 20-30 minute online survey. You’ll be asked a number of questions, including what your social groups/roles are, how important these social groups are to you, and whether the expectations of these social groups conflict with each other.
You’ll also be asked to rate your emotions (including emotions such as shame, anger, remorse, pride and others). Some questions will ask how you responded in situations when your social groups had conflicting expectations of you (e.g., whether you took time to think about the best way to deal with the situation, whether you tried to avoid the situation, whether you could not stop thinking about the situation).
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male or Female |
| Age | 18+ |
| Other criteria | Fluent in English. Live in South Australia. |
| Participant benefits |
N/A |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Behavioural Activation group treatment program for young people.
The Emotion and Behaviour Lab at Flinders University, runs a Behavioural Activation group treatment program for young people with excessive worry.
For more information email youth.worry.flinders@gmail.com or phone 0434 809 354.
Investigating the use of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat those who have been traumatised.
We are conducting a research study investigating how a more individualised Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) can be used to treat those who have been traumatised.
Participating in the study will involve attending 12-15 individual therapy sessions with a trained therapist. You will also be asked to complete an interview and questionnaires about your life experiences, beliefs and symptoms before therapy, immediately after and 3-months following therapy.
A brief initial phone screening will be conducted to determine your eligibility for the study.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male or Female |
| Age | 18+ |
| Other criteria | Experienced or witnessed a trauma 4 or more weeks ago. |
| Participant benefits |
N/A |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Continuously monitoring alcohol use and health behaviours using a smartphone app and breathalyser: Pilot study
This study is part of the project titled “Continuously monitoring alcohol use & health behaviours using a smartphone app and breathalyser: Pilot study”.
This project will investigate the feasibility of using smartphone base applications in a general population, and to determine whether the information gathered can be used to detect time and contexts associated with alcohol use behaviour. Based on the data gathered, an individual intervention package can then be tailored for the user to improve the outcomes of an alcohol use disorder.
To be eligible for the study, individuals must be:
- at least (1) 18-years old and willing to produce identification which confirms their age; and
- drink regularly (weekly at minimum) as part of their normal life / social activities.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male and female |
| Age | 18+ |
| Other criteria | Consumes alcohol fairly regularly |
| Participants required until |
Ongoing |
Flinders University is looking for people who have had an abortion in the last 12 months to share their experiences of accessing health services. Understanding experiences of talking to health professionals about contraception and unwanted pregnancy can help us to improve the way people are supported to decide for themselves if and when to have children. This study is also wanting to hear how the COVID-19 pandemic might have affected how people access contraception and abortion services.
You can participate if:
- you have had an abortion in South Australia in the last 12 months
- you are currently over 18 years old.
By taking part in this study, you will be asked to complete:
A short 5-10 minute online questionnaire.
On completion of the questionnaire you will have the option of volunteering to take part in a 40-60 minute telephone or Zoom interview.
For further information and contact
For further information about this project, including aims and benefits of the project, data storage and remuneration, please see the Participant Information Sheet at the web link below.
| PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 18+ |
| Other criteria | Had an abortion in South Australia in the last 12 months |
| Participants required until |
30 June 2025 |
About our research studies
All research involving human participants requires ethics approval. These research studies have received approval from a human research ethics committee registered with the NHMRC, most commonly the Human Research Ethics Committee at Flinders University, or the Southern Adelaide Clinical Human Research Ethics Committee.
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