Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available. This page explains what participation involves, what your rights are, and how to find out whether a trial might be appropriate for you.
Every clinical trial conducted through our network operates under Australian ethics approval and international Good Clinical Practice standards. Your safety and welfare come before trial objectives.
You will receive a detailed Participant Information Sheet and Consent Form before you agree to anything. Take as much time as you need to read it and ask questions. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Participation does not replace your regular medical care. Your treating doctor continues to manage your overall health, and the trial investigator works within those boundaries.
Every trial in our network has been reviewed and approved by an accredited Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) under NHMRC guidelines. This review is mandatory under Australian law.
Participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without affecting your ongoing medical care or relationship with your doctor. There is no penalty for withdrawing.
Your personal and health information is protected under the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Any information shared with the trial sponsor uses a coded identifier, not your name. You have rights to access and correct your information.
If you are considering a trial, please ask your GP to refer you to one of our sites, or contact us directly to ask about current studies. We will do our best to answer any questions you have.
Interested in finding out whether you may be eligible for a trial?
Contact Our TeamYour GP or specialist refers you to one of our sites, or you contact us directly to ask about relevant trials.
You attend the site for a screening assessment. This includes a review of your medical history and eligibility checks. There is no obligation to proceed.
The investigator explains the trial in detail. You receive the consent documents to read at home before signing. You may bring a support person.
If eligible and consented, you begin the trial protocol. The site team stays in contact throughout and your welfare is monitored at every visit.
Our team can answer questions about whether a trial might be appropriate for your situation, without any commitment.