The Kite trial Research study
The Kite trial is investigating whether low-dose ketamine is effective in reducing depressive symptoms in adults with bipolar depression.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/the-kite-trialAssessing a new tablet for plaque psoriasis Research study
Understanding the effect of medication on the body's inflammatory response may lead to new treatments for autoimmune conditions, including psoriasis.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/iconic-advance-2-a-clinical-trial-to-assess-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-a-new-tablet-for-plaque-psoriasisCelebrating the RMH’s Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees News article
A/Prof Kudzai Kanhutu and Prof Jane Gunn AO were inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/celebrating-the-rmhs-victorian-honour-roll-of-women-inducteesVolunteer to play music in the hospital
Music Therapy welcomes volunteers who wish to come in and play music in general areas of the hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/supporting-you/wellness/volunteer-to-play-music-in-the-hospitalTrial to assess a new tablet for plaque psoriasis Research study
Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune condition characterised by dry, itchy and scaly skin patches. This trial investigates whether people with plaque psoriasis may be able to take an oral treatment to improve the condition.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/icon-lead-a-clinical-trial-to-assess-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-a-new-tablet-for-plaque-psoriasisThe Royal Melbourne Hospital's five-year Strategic Plan: Towards 2025 sets out our five strategic goals.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/strategies-plans/strategic-plan-towards-2025Second life-saving stroke service hits the road News article
A second, life-saving Mobile Stroke Unit has hit the road - doubling the service’s reach across Melbourne.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/second-life-saving-stroke-service-hits-the-roadSee a private psychiatrist or psychologist
Psychiatrists and psychologists are mental health professionals who specialise in treating mental illness and difficulties with emotions, behaviour or lifestyle.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/options-for-getting-help/see-a-private-psychiatrist-or-psychologistSocial workers are the largest allied health workforce in public mental health, employed in a range of roles at all levels of the organisation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/allied-health-at-the-rmh/mental-health-allied-health-careers/careers-in-mental-health-social-workO-Lab interns bring facial prosthetics into the future News article
A team of O-Lab interns at the University of Melbourne has innovated the process for creating prosthetic ears at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), saving prosthetists time, and improving patient experience.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-and-university-of-melbourne-o-lab-bring-facial-prosthetics-into-the-futureResearch team nominated in awards for solving decades-old Buruli mystery News article
The ‘Beating Buruli in Victoria’ research project team has been named a finalist in the 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for their incredible work in solving a mystery that baffled researchers for decades.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/research-team-nominated-in-awards-for-solving-decades-old-buruli-mysteryGrowing brain cells for a Parkinson’s cure News article
Today is World Parkinson's Day. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is passionate about advancing research and care for all movement disorders.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/growing-brain-cells-for-a-parkinsons-cureBreast Cancer Survivorship Program RMH Service
The RMH, the Women’s, Western Health, BreaCan and North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network provide the Breast Cancer Survivorship Program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/breast-service/breast-cancer-survivorship-programHREC meeting dates and deadlines
The Office for Research has monthly deadlines for submission of new research project applications for review by the RMH Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/hrec-meeting-dates-deadlinesThe RMH proudly marches at Midsumma Pride March 2025 News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital staff joined this year’s Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, marching alongside our fellow health services to celebrate and show support and solidarity with LGBTIQA+ staff, allies and community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-proudly-marches-at-midsumma-pride-march-2025REDCap for data collection in research
Research data and metadata must be collected, stored, retained, used and disposed of in a way that protects the rights, safety, and wellbeing of the research participants and wider community. REDCap can help meet these data requirements.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/redcap-for-data-collection-in-researchCommon drug could help slow Type 1 diabetes News article
A drug used to treat immune diseases could help suppress the progression of Type 1 diabetes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/common-drug-could-help-slow-type-1-diabetesNutrition to improve surgical outcomes
Eating habits can have a great impact on patients' recovery after surgery. Watch some key information about nutrition before and after surgery, and its importance in contributing to the best patient outcomes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/nutrition-to-improve-surgical-outcomesMeg reunited with paramedics after 100 days at the RMH News article
Former patient Meg was reunited with the paramedics who helped save her life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/meg-reunited-with-paramedics-after-100-days-at-the-rmhSpecialist Clinics (Outpatients)
Sometimes people need to attend a specialist clinic for a check-up, specialist treatment or ongoing care at the hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/ongoing-care/specialist-clinics-outpatients