ASPREE study updates
Fantastic to meet so many of our participants and guests at ASPREE study updates in Melbourne, Traralgon, Adelaide and Hobart in 2013. We look forward to seeing you again in 2014.
Want to catch up on the latest ASPREE happenings?
ASPREE’s biannial participant newsletter is in the post! In this edition, John McNeil thanks our participants for pitching in to help solve big health issues facing older people. We give updates on sub-studies in Australia such as ASPREE – AMD (age-related macular degeneration) and ASPREE-NEURO, to determine whether brain MRIs can accurately predict the risk of stroke…
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The ASPREE study does not have preliminary findings
The ASPREE study does not have preliminary findings at this point in time – the trial is still in the recruitment phase and will continue to be so until mid 2014. If you have further questions, please ring 1800 728 745 (toll free from a landline).
ASPREE study launched in Wollongong
PRESS RELEASE Wollongong locals to participate in Australia’s largest primary prevention Aspirin Trial Wollongong, October 3, 2013 – The ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) study – the largest primary prevention aspirin study ever undertaken in older people – is calling on local residents from Wollongong and surrounding regions to participate in the study.…
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ASPREE reaches new milestone!
ASPREE has now enrolled over 12,500 participants in Australia, our original target when the trial was launched in 2010. To our wonderful older members of the community participating in ASPREE and to their supportive family and friends and GPs, thank you. Congratulations also to our hardworking team.
Bega GP champions ASPREE
Sapphire Coast GP, Dr Mackinnon featured in an article “An aspirin a day for the elderly” in the Bega District News. Dr Mackinnon, one of over 2000 registered co-investigators to ASPREE, the largest clinical trial ever conducted in general practice in Australia, explained why he is involved in this study. Read the full Bega District News…
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The ASPREE Healthy Ageing Biobank Reaches 8,000 Australian participants
The ASPREE Healthy Ageing Biobank team marks the 8,000th participant to volunteer for the study with a delightful cake made by one of their talented research assistants.
Can aspirin lower Colon Cancer Risk in Women?
A leading Australian medical researcher recommends that healthy people of all ages should consult their GP prior to commencing aspirin for disease prevention. Professor Mark Nelson (pictured left) was commenting after new research suggested that aspirin may reduce the risk of women developing colon cancer. He said the study, which found that women who took…
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First study update in Melbourne’s West
The ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) study hosted a study update and morning tea at the Altona Senior Citizens Centre to celebrate reaching over 200 participants in the Melbourne’s western suburbs. Special guest Hobson’s Bay City Councillor Sandra Wilson- joined 100 local study participants and guests, and research staff at the celebration. Associate…
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North-west Victoria welcome for the ASPREE study
Mildura Mayor Glenn Milne and Councillor Sharyon Peart formally launched the ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) study in the regional city recently. Over 50 ASPREE participants, their family, friends, GPs, practice managers and other interested parties attended the event at the Monash Regional Clinical School in Mildura. ASPREE Executive Officer, Associate Professor Robyn…
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