Projects currently recruiting
Explore current research projects in the College of Health that are open to new participants.
Activity validation study
The activity validation study aims to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children via a wrist-worn accelerometer.
Beating prediabetes study
This study will assess how beetroot and blackcurrant compounds effect blood sugar control in people with prediabetes.
The CHAMP Study
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a novel collagen protein on age-related knee pain, skin appearance and inflammatory markers.
The EPiC study
Combining dietary protein sources to improve amino-acid digestibility and net protein balance.
Green Prescription study
Exploring nutrition support in Aotearoa through Green Prescription
Healthy Active Learning
Healthy Active Learning is a nationwide initiative that aims to improve the wellbeing of children and young people through healthy eating, drinking and quality physical activity.
Immune Defence Protein (IDP) study
The IDP study aims to investigate whether daily supplementation with IDP enhances immune responses to the flu vaccine.
The LipoCre study
This study is to investigate the digestibility and bioavailability of liposomal creatine. It is the first clinical trial of liposomal encapsulated creatine in healthy people.
Pine Bark study
The Pine Bark study investigates how the New Zealand pine bark extract may be used to regulate blood glucose and insulin levels in humans.
Vegan diet research programme
The vegan diet research programme explores the impact of a vegan diet on general health, sport performance and infant development.
Other hauora and health research studies
Read about other hauora and health research projects currently underway.
Pregnancy supplement study
The pregnancy supplement study explored dietary supplements taken by New Zealand women before, during and after pregnancy.
Taking part in Massey Nutrition Research?
Are you taking part in one of our Massey Nutrition Research studies? Find guidelines on completing your food record.