Ramsay Clinic Albert Road
Research
We understand that mental health disorders are some of the most challenging health issues in our society. That's why Ramsay Mental Health is leading the way in this research.
The Ramsay Clinic Albert Road Research Unit (RCARRU) is dedicated to finding new treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction and more. Led by Professor Malcolm Hopwood, our team conducts groundbreaking research that help improve mental health outcomes.
Want to be part of the solution?
- Join a research study: Help us test new treatments and make a difference.
- Become a healthy volunteer: Contribute to research without being directly affected.
Participation in any research project or Clinical Trial is voluntary. Our dedicated team will ensure that you are treated with the utmost care and follow strict protocols, regulatory and ethical guidelines to ensure your privacy and confidentiality is always maintained.
All research run at RCARRU has been reviewed and approved by a NH&MRC registered Human Research Ethics Committee.
Our Current Research Trials
Please browse below our current research trials. Should you wish to enquire about a specific trial, take note of the trial's unique protocol number and contact us using the contact form under the list of trials. To explore Ramsay Health Care's broader research efforts please visit Ramsay Research.
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety
| A Phase 2 Double-Blind Study of XW10508 Modified Release Tablets Assessing Safety and Efficacy in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder | |
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| Protocol No | XW10508-104 |
| Description | Evaluating the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug, XW10508 MR, in participants with depression. |
| Sponsor/Funding | XW Laboratories (Australia) Pty Ltd |
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| The Candesartan Adjunctive Bipolar Depression Trial - CADET: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial | |
| Protocol No | CADET BD |
| Description | This study will test if a well-known blood pressure medication Candesartan may help recovery for people with Bipolar Depression. |
| Sponsor/Funding | Deakin University / Medical Research Future Fund |
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| Pharmacogenetics for Severe Mood Disorders: A Randomised Controlled Trial | |
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| Protocol No | PMD01 |
| Description | The aim of this study to evaluate how useful the Amplis – EVO™ Mental Health genetic test is in assisting doctors prescribing decisions in the treatment of severe mood disorders. |
| Sponsor/Funding | University of Melbourne / Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation |
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| Efficacy and Safety of HB-1 for Panic Disorder: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial | |
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| Protocol No | HB-PD-002 |
| Description | Efficacy and Safety of HB-1 for Panic Disorder: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial |
| Sponsor/Funding | Accelagen Pty Ltd |
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
| The Randomised Controlled Trial of Frontoparietal and Temporoparietal Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Severe Depression: The RAFT ECT Study | |
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| Protocol No | X22-0018 |
| Description | This study aims to compare the effects of two forms of ECT on mood and thinking as a treatment for severe depression. |
| Sponsor/Funding | The George Institute for Global Health / National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia |
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Healthy Volunteers
Would you like to be a part of ground breaking medical research? Some of the Research conducted at the Ramsay Clinic Albert Road involves Healthy Volunteers as part of the control group or placebo group. This may involve participation in questionnaires, medical assessments or using diagnostic equipment. Travel costs, meals or time may be reimbursed depending on the Research, the participation required and time involved.
Health Volunteers play a very important role in improving healthcare options for the community, please consider volunteering today via the Contact Us form below.
Research and the Community
Ramsay Health Care has partnered with the charity Someone Who Cares to establish an efficient and effective program of distributing medical equipment and goods to disadvantaged communities in Australia and overseas.
RCARRU proudly donates unused research laboratory supplies to communities in need while also reducing unnecessary landfill.
Clin Trial Refer
Ramsay Health Care has partnered with Clin Trial Refer, a mobile app and website platform which allows doctors and patients to independently search for actively recruiting clinical trials and to access trial site locations and contact details in real time.
Contact Us
To stay informed about future research opportunities please reach out to us via, email, phone or the contact us form below.
Email: researchrecruitment.arc@ramsayhealth.com.au
Phone: 03 9279 3569
For more information about Research throughout the Ramsay network, please visit Ramsay Research.
Recent Publications
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Sjacko Sobczak, Vasiliki Orgeta, Margreet Beenakker, Marco Boks, Margherita Boltri, Monica Cations, Estelle Coeur, Joan M Cook, Xavier Corveleyn, Ashley-Nicole Dorame, Gea C van Dijk, Barbara Forresi, Stéfanie Fréel, Denise Gómez-Bautista, Mia Maria Günak, Demi CD Havermans, Malcolm Hopwood et al The Lancet Healthy Longevity |
2025 |
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Matthew JY Kang, Dhamidhu Eratne, Olivia Dean, Michael Berk, Adam J Walker, Cassandra Wannan, Charles B Malpas, Claudia Cicognola, Shorena Janelidze, Oskar Hansson, Jasleen Grewal, Philip B Mitchell, Malcolm Hopwood, Christos Pantelis, Alexander F Santillo, Dennis Velakoulis Bipolar Disorder |
2025 |
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REPURPOSING CANDESARTAN, THE ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUG, FOR TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDER Johnny Park, Melanie Ashton, Judy Hope, Chee Ng, Malcolm Hopwood, Jon-Paul Khoo, Gin Malhi, Brisa Fernandes, Stella May Gwini, John Amerena, Trisha Suppes, Mary Lou Chatterton, Lana Williams, Adam Walker, Alyna Turner, Andre Carvalho, Andrew Nierenberg, Emily Moriaty, Lars Kessing, Mohammedreza Mohebbi, Seetal Dodd, Steven Moylan, Jose Segal, John Tiller, Joel King, Jeremy Couper, Jee Hyun Kim, Olivia Dean, Michael Berk International Journal of Peuopsychopharmacology |
2025 |
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Melanie Hurley, Angela Komiti, Malcolm Hopwood Australasian Psychiatry |
2025 |
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Colleen Loo, Ana Rita Barreiros, Donel Martin, Vanessa Dong, Mark S George, William V McCall, Shanthi Sarma, Malcolm Hopwood, Alan Weiss, Michael Bull, Clara M Tuneu, Angelo Alonzo, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Anthony Rodgers, Gregory L Sahlem, Anna J Harvey, Kate Haldane, Louise Brettell, Paul B Fitzgerald, Socrates Dokos, Harold Sackeim The Journal of ECT |
2024 |
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Apathy and Affective Symptoms Associated with Elevated Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers Matthew JY Kang, Dhamidhu Eratne, Samantha M Loi, Christa Dang, Alexander F Santillo, Henrik Zetterberg, Kaj Blennow, Philip B Mitchell, Malcolm Hopwood, Charles B Malpas, Dennis Velakoulis, Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative medRxiv |
2024 |
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Matthew JY Kang, Jasleen Grewal, Dhamidhu Eratne, Charles Malpas, Wei-Hsuan Chiu, Kasper Katisko, Eino Solje, Alexander F Santillo, Philip B Mitchell, Malcolm Hopwood, Dennis Velakoulis Brain, Behaviour and Immunity |
2024 |
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Vanessa Dong, Louise Brettell, Clara Massaneda-Tuneu, Ana Rita Barreiros, Thanh Vinh Cao, Catherine Kelly, Yucheng Zeng, Nobuatsu Aoki, Phern-Chern Tor, Adam Bayes, Grace Branjerdporn, Shanthi Sarma, Elaine Kwan, Sue Waite, Titus Mohan, Salam Hussain, Verónica Gálvez, Alan Weiss, Michael Bull, Mary Lou Chatterton, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Nick Glozier, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Malcolm Hopwood, Philip Mitchell, Brian Power, Grant Sara, Karen Wells, Colleen Loo, Donel Martin Australia & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry |
2024 |
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Malcolm Hopwood, Elizabeth M Scott, David Codyre, David Barton, Andrea Puig, Jarrad King, Gero Joks, Ian B Hickie Psychiatry Research Communications |
2024 |
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M Hopwood, A Puig, G Joks, D Codyre Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry |
2024 |
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WHEN, HOW AND IF TO USE PHARMACOGENETICS (PGx) IN YOUR CLINICAL PRACTICE A Singh, M Hopwood Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry |
2024 |
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INNOVATIONS IN PSYCHIATRY: SEPARATING WHEAT FROM CHAFF-AN EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION D Castle, M Cross, C Davey, P Fitzgerald, M Galbally, J Hope, M Hopwood, S Loi, C Loo, A Singh, S Sundram Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry |
2024 |
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Anthony Rodgers, Dilara Bahceci, Christopher G Davey, Mary Lou Chatterton, Nick Glozier, Malcolm Hopwood, Colleen Loo Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry |
2024 |
