OUR PROJECTS

OUR PROJECTS

Below is a list of all research studies Research VIP is currently recruiting for! To participate, sign up for our newsletter and stay updated with the latest opportunities. We look forward to having you join our exciting and meaningful projects!

The Body Project

Unable to scan the QR? Click this link to sign up: Body Project Sign Up

Start empowering yourself and join the Body Project today! This project consists of online meeting sessions over the course of 4 weeks. Focused on guiding you to build confidence and develop a positive relationship with your body.

  • Build a supportive community.
  • Take part in meaningful discussions and activities that promote self-love and body confidence.
  • Receive a $20 koha voucher as a token of appreciation for your participation.

Health, Safety, and Well-being of Hospitality Industry Workers

Unable to scan the QR? Click this link to promptly begin the survey: https://massey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1QX0tq7kOezRojQ

If you are a hospitality worker in any of the listed fields below, take a moment to participate in this anonymous online survey. As a thank you for your time, you’ll have the chance to enter a drawing for one of 50 $50 grocery vouchers.

  • Hotel/Motel
  • Restaurant/Fast Food/Café or any other hospitality sector

Mind and Movement Study

This study will be taking place in Palmerston North. Contact R.barclay@massey.ac.nz to join the study and get further information. Participants must be healthy post-menopausal women between the ages of 65-80 to take part.

  • To show appreciation for their time, participants will receive a koha(gift).
  • Included will be a 12-week at-home light resistance exercise program, as well as a daily step goal.

THE LIPOCRE STUDY

The aim of this study is to determine the gut response and rate of blood appearance of creatine monohydrate. We aim to investigate the digestibility and bioavailability of liposomal creatine, a new formulation of a common supplement.

Who we are looking for:

  • Healthy males aged 18–65 years old
  • BMI between 18–30
  • No known bleeding, gastrointestinal, or metabolic disorder
  • Not currently using creatine supplementation

Participants will receive vouchers as a koha (gift) of $760 upon completion.