The Equigenesis
Research Study

How do Green Spaces reduce Inequalities in Heart Disease risk?

The Equigenesis Research Study

We are conducting a research study about whether access to parks and green spaces in cities may help reduce health inequalities. While studies suggest this link, the evidence is not yet strong. Our project aims to understand how green spaces might reduce inequalities in heart disease risk. 

 

We are seeking people with high blood pressure who meet the following criteria:

     

What will the study involve for me?


Are there any benefits?


To join and check if you are eligible for the study, please click the button below to complete the online screening survey
(the link will take you to an external website)

If you appear to be eligible after passing the Screening Survey, our study staff will be in contact to provide a Participant Information Sheet and arrange your Consent. 


Questions or more information? 

Please contact the Research Project Officer: equigenesis.study@sydney.edu.au 

Taking part in this study is voluntary.
This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney [2024/HE001381]

Study Investigators

Professor Thomas Astell-Burt
The University of Sydney

Profesor Clara Chow
The University of Sydney

Professor Gemma Figtree
The University of Sydney

Professor Xiaoqi Feng
UNSW School of Population Health 

Professor Jakelin Troy
The University of Sydney

Professor Andrew Wilson
The University of Sydney

A/Professor Leigh-Anne Hepburn
The University of Sydney

Dr Bow Yiying Wu
The University of Sydney

Professor Rich Mitchell
The University of Glasgow

Study Staff

Nicole Evangelidis
Research Project Officer
The University of Sydney

Dr Lauren Del Rosario
The University of Sydney