Research studies: (M-P) - The University of Auckland

Making sense of it: A guide for whānau of children who self-harm

We are looking for parents, caregivers and whānau members of young people who self-harm to help us develop a resource for use here in Aotearoa.

Mental wellbeing during cancer

We invite people who have cancer, and your whānau, to complete a brief survey about a new treatment for anxiety, depression, and cancer-related distress.

Metabolic research

We are currently recruiting participants between 20-40 years old living in Auckland for a study on genetic and metabolic health.

New Zealand Niue tertiary student health profile survey

This online survey explores health issues such as medical history, lifestyle behaviours, access to healthcare and the impact of Covid-19 on Niue tertiary students in New Zealand.

Pacific communities Covid-19 survey

Take part in an online survey to assess the priority health needs and issues that challenged Pacific communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pacific health professionals Covid-19 survey

This online survey will assess the priority health needs and issues that challenged Pacific health professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Parental values and child health outcomes in ethnic communities

We are talking with parents about the values of gender and health in within New Zealand's ethnic communities.

Patient perceptions of hospital admission interviews

The aim of this study is to explore patient perceptions of medical interviews.

Patterns of problematic online shopping during Covid-19 in New Zealand

Take part in a survey to share your opinions about online shopping and screen time habits during Covid-19.

Personalised feedback and sugar consumption

We are recruiting 200 adults interested in screening their daily sugar consumption for a study that investigates whether personalised feedback can lead to sugar reduction

Priority setting of research gaps in child and youth mental health

Through this survey, the Cochrane Common Mental Disorders - Children and Young People Satellite aims to identify the most important research gaps related to mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Promoting healthier food portions with the application of Augmented Reality

We are looking for participants to study the usability and impact of using novel augmented reality to visualise portion size of beverages using an augmented reality smartphone application.

Psychedelic microdosing in reality: An exploration of what people who microdose are consuming and the effects experienced

This research will look at people in New Zealand who are currently microdosing with psychedelic substances and will take samples of the drugs for analysis. Psychological factors such as personality, mental health, and creativity will also be investigated.

Natural health products (NHPs) in alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational substance use: pre-testing a data collection tool

This research aims to test a questionnaire that has been designed to collect information about NHPs that are used in New Zealand to help with alcohol, tobacco, or other recreational substance use, or for psychoactive effects.

Pilot Virtual Reality Intervention study for people who have completed cancer treatment

The aim of the study is to investigate whether a virtual reality (VR) experience that induces awe is a feasible and acceptable intervention for patients post-cancer treatment.

Pharmacological regulation of optical properties of the lens (PROPeL) study

Our study aims to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate whether eye drops commonly used during eye examinations can change the water circulation and protein distribution in the lens.

Predicting asthma attacks using digital technology

This research aims to develop a prediction model for asthma attacks by capturing changes in the body that may happen before an attack occurs, using smart devices such as smartwatches. The data will then be used with machine learning to look at developing new ways to predict asthma attacks.