Research

Get involved in research projects

Survivors of stroke, families, carers and the community are central to stroke research. You can:

  • help direct research as part of the project team
  • share your views and experience
  • test new treatments to find out what works,

Getting involved in research may sometimes also allow you to access emerging therapy you wouldn’t otherwise be able to get. Involvement may also be part of your stroke recovery plan.

Here's a learning module to get the best out of joining a research project.

Browse the list below to find projects relevant to you, in your area or online.

 

National/online

High Intensity Interval Training POst-STroke (HIIT-POST): Stroke survivors’ and health professionals’ views

Culturally and linguistically diverse aphasia rehabilitation: the experiences of people with aphasia and interpreters

Environment enrichment for young stroke survivors

Feasibility and effects of novel light therapy in individuals with neurological conditions (stroke)

Perispinal Etanercept to improve Stroke Outcomes (PESTO) clinical trial

What helps people with aphasia and anxiety or depression after stroke

Teaching educators about acquired brain injury (Teach-ABI Australia)

Supporting the mental health and psychological wellbeing of survivors, family and carers

Benefit-finding and quality of life in younger stroke survivors

Understanding the impact of stroke on family - Surviving and Thriving AfteR Stroke (STARS)

Carer-supported home exercise program to improve exercise participation for people after stroke

Dysphagia telerehabilitation program for stroke survivors living in the community

UPLIFT trial: Integrated UPper limb and Language Impairment and Functional Training after stroke

Antiplatelet Secondary Prevention International Randomised trial after INtracerebral haemorrhage (ASPIRING trial)

Enhancing physical activity: exploring referral pathways between general practitioners and exercise physiologists

Development of a sexuality intervention for stroke survivors and their partners

New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory

Stroke Aid

Motion analysis for upper limb impairment (FULMA)

FoCCuS4HEART: Female Carers Co-produce Support 4 Heart and Emotional health to Address Risk facTors

Cardiac Rehabilitation for transient ischaemic Attack and Mild Stroke (Canberra)

Validation of the Nine Hole Peg Test administered via telehealth with stroke survivors

Falls after stroke trial

MIDAS 2: Modafinil In Debilitating Fatigue After Stroke 2

Network of sites and 'up-skilled' therapists to deliver best-practice stroke rehabilitation of the upper limb

Improving arm function after stroke using task-specific training

South Australia

Young Stroke Service Project Lived-Experience Consultants

Brain stimulation for post-stroke aphasia

Establishing an intensive, high dose, stroke recovery student-led clinic to improve upper limb outcomes

MIDAS 2: Modafinil In Debilitating Fatigue After Stroke 2

Can restorative brain-computer interfaces improve hand motor functions after a stroke?

Network of sites and 'up-skilled' therapists to deliver best-practice stroke rehabilitation of the upper limb

Tasmania

PERsonalised Knowledge to reduce the risk of Stroke (PERKS-International)

Victoria

Aphasia PRISM (Prevention Intervention and Support in Mental health)

Young Stroke Service Project Lived-Experience Consultants

Falls after stroke trial

Fit 4 Me After Stroke

Support After Stroke using group-based classeS: The SASS Study

Validation of the Nine Hole Peg Test administered via telehealth with stroke survivors

PERsonalised Knowledge to reduce the risk of Stroke (PERKS-International)

MIDAS 2: Modafinil In Debilitating Fatigue After Stroke 2

Network of sites and 'up-skilled' therapists to deliver best-practice stroke rehabilitation of the upper limb

Improving arm function after stroke using task-specific training

Improving wellbeing after acquired brain injury with a group program to enhance participation in valued activities

Western Australia

Understanding Western Australians aged 18-54 who have experienced a stroke's perceptions of the communication methods of stroke education

Pilot study of a group therapy program for individuals with emotion dysregulation after an acquired brain injury

MIDAS 2: Modafinil In Debilitating Fatigue After Stroke 2

The relationship between thinking skills and daily functioning in adults with brain injuries

 

Disclaimer

Please note the following disclaimer applies to all research projects listed on this page:

The Stroke Foundation recognises the value of all levels of research and the welfare and experiences of those affected. The Stroke Foundation is not responsible for, and does not endorse, any research project, opportunity, or other type of project listed. Reasonable attempts have been made to ensure projects listed have appropriate approval from a recognised body. Participants are responsible for satisfying themselves that appropriate approval procedures have been met before taking part. Participants are advised to read the participant information sheet that the researcher will provide to you. If you do agree to participate and/or you have any concerns regarding the project, these should be directed to the researcher or other contacts on the participant information sheet.