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Stem Cell Tourism Research Project

Category:

Participants Sought

Contact:

Claire Tanner

Claire.Tanner@monash.edu

0433 817 048

http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/stem-cell-tourism-research-project/

Have you travelled abroad for stem cell treatment – as a patient or a carer? Have you considered travelling abroad but perhaps decided against it?

If so, we would like to capture your story via an interview.

Stem cells and the great promise that they hold for new treatments have captured the public’s attention. However at the moment there are very few conditions where stem cell treatments are routinely offered in Australia.

However clinics and companies overseas are promoting stem cell treatments for many conditions including Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis.

While some Australians are seeking treatments abroad, we know little about their views.

This project seeks to capture the experiences of those who have travelled or thought about travelling overseas.

Interviews will involve answering a series of questions over the phone and will usually take 30 to 40 minutes.

Insights from this study will help in producing information for patients and their families who are contemplating stem cell treatments.

The identity of all participants in this project will be protected. This project has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee.

If you would like to share your story or find out more about the project please visit our website or contact Dr Claire Tanner on 0433 817 048 or via email at claire.tanner@monash.edu.

(This study is funded by the Australian Research Council and has approval from the Monash University Ethics Committee - Project number CF12/1532 – 2012000832)