Clinical trials improve the evidence that informs best practice by healthcare professionals. Your direct observations in the hospital, home or community might spark that new clinical trial idea and the ITCC is ready to help you get started.

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FAQs for the community

The Australian Clinical Trials Consumer Guide to Clinical Trials [opens external site] states that clinical trials are medical research studies that aim to find a better way to manage a particular disease. The purpose of a clinical trial is to evaluate new approaches to learn how people respond to them and what side effects might occur as a result. Clinical trials are considered to be part of best practice medicine and are one of many options for the treatment of a disease or illness.

FAQs for Researchers

The Commonwealth Department of Health Australian Clinical Trials website [opens external site] includes information for researchers about clinical trials including how to get started, how to find resources, Good Clinical Practice, Human Research Ethics Applications, and much more.

Below are some frequently asked questions about how the ITCC can support your clinical trial idea.