Welcome! The Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) is a multi-disciplinary group of health researchers that has forged an international reputation of studies into the causes, prevention and treatment of leading health problems.
The CTRU has a 20 year history of conducting high-quality research, in particular undertaking large multi-centre randomised trials of novel interventions for improving health. Currently the CTRU has two prestigious Health Research Council Research Programmes involving trials on smoking cessation, cardiovascular risk reduction, improved nutrition and greater physical activity. Our Research Services group undertakes contract data management and statistics work for external clients. The CTRU is a part of the University of Auckland, New Zealand's largest and most successful university, ranked within the top 50 universities in the world.
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The aim of the ASCEND study is to see whether using an electronic nicotine device (known commonly as an electronic cigarette”) is better at helping you quit smoking than nicotine patches. We already know that patches double your chances of staying quit.
Please phone 0508 ASCEND (0508 272 363) or download the ASCEND PDF for further information.
Published Research
Improving adherence using combination therapy (IMPACT): Design and protocol of a randomised controlled trial in primary care.
To assess whether a medication strategy using a fixed dose combination pill ('polypill') could improve prescribing and adherence to recommended medications, lower blood pressure and improve lipids compared with current care over 12months.
Do enhancements to the urban built environment improve physical activity levels among socially disadvantaged populations?
There is growing recognition that the urban built environment influences physical activity at the population level, although the effects on disadvantaged groups are less well understood. Using the examples of open / green space and street connectivity, this paper explores whether enhancements to the built environment have potential for addressing physical activity-related health inequalities among Maori, Pacific and low income communities in New Zealand.
Economic incentives to promote healthier food purchases: exploring acceptability and key factors for success
Despite increasing interest, little is known about the beliefs and views of the public in relation to the use of economic incentives as a means to promote healthy eating. This study explores views of ethnically and socioeconomically diverse shoppers regarding acceptability of economic incentives to promote healthier food purchases, and factors likely to affect the success of such schemes.
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