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Participants wanted: Male fertility study
From: Mahmoud Al-Dabbas
Valid from: Monday 8 July 2019 to Sunday 4 August 2019
Researchers at NICM Health Research Institute are seeking study participants for a clinical trial on a vitamin and mineral supplement ('Hominax') for male fertility.
Who can join the study?
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To be considered in the study, it is preferred that you are a non-smoker and drink less than one standard drink of alcohol a day, and you must be:
* Male, aged 20 - 60 years
* Diagnosed with male infertility after a semen analysis
What is involved?
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You will receive the nutritional supplement, Hominax, for 24 weeks. During that time, you will be asked to provide four semen samples for analysis and have two blood tests. There are six study visits in total: four at a clinic and two at a blood collection centre. The clinics are located in Randwick and Parramatta. The estimated time commitment is four hours over six months.
What will I have to pay for?
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There will be no charge to you for taking part in this study. The study treatment, procedures and visits will be provided at no charge to you.
Will I be paid?
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You will not receive payment for being involved in the study. You may claim nominal expenses for your visits to the study clinic: up to $125 per visit for travel expenses are provided.
What will happen before the study begins?
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You can proceed to initial self-screening by answering some questions through the online survey (found on NICM Health Research Institute’s website, link provided below). If you meet the initial eligibility criteria, you will be directed to a Research Officer for a short phone conversation to confirm the study is right for you.
For further information or to register
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In order to confirm your eligibility and register your interest, please complete the online screening form below:
https://surveyswesternsydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eo1Gg9YWUQ5OubP
For more information please contact me, Mahmoud Al-Dabbas, NICM Research Officer, on m.al-dabbas@westernsydney.edu.au or phone 9685 4736 or mobile 0414 357 363.