Current clinical research

All current research projects

Lisdexamfetamine for methamphetamine withdrawal: clinical trial

A clinical trial in Australia to test lisdexamfetamine as a treatment for methamphetamine withdrawal (the OLAM trial)

S-Check App

A mobile app to understand and track methamphetamine use

The Australian Ketamine Survey (AuKS)

AuKS aims to explore who and why people use ketamine in Australia, and identify their experiences related to their ketamine use.

Completed clinical research

All completed research projects

GHB Cultures, Practices & Experiences among LGBTQ Australians

A qualitative study exploring diverse cultures, practices and experiences of GHB use among LGBTQ Australians

LiMA Study

A double-blind randomised controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of lisdexamfetamine in reducing methamphetamine use

The Substance Use and Sex Index (SUSI)

The Substance Use and Sex Index (SUSI) addresses a lack of tools for measuring transmission-risk behaviours alongside HIV treatment and prevention innovations, and the context of drug use such as “chemsex” and “party and play”.

Published research

All published research

Sex, Methamphetamine, and a Surge in Syphilis Among Women and Men Who Have Sex With Women: A Call to Diversify Research Addressing Sexualized Drug Use

Exploring the Utility and Appropriateness of Dose Thresholds for Issuing of Public Drug Alerts on High-Dose MDMA: A Qualitative Study

‘A fine line between euphoria and death’: a qualitative study exploring gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) use among people who identify as heterosexual living in Australia

Our research