Clinical Trials

A clinical trial is a scientific study, or an organised test of medicines and new treatment options involving patient. Clinical trials confirm whether medicines are safe and effective to introduce as new treatments for a particular disease or condition.You can ask your doctor or your nurse if they know of any clinical trials that you may be eligible to join. You can also search for information on a number of websites and register your interest in taking part in research.

Clinical Trial Unit Contacts

SWSLHD – Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials:
P: 87389148
F: 87389205
E: SWSLHD-RadOncClinicalTrials@health.nsw.gov.au

SWSLHD – Clinical Trials Support Unit Ingham Institute:
E: SWSLHD-ClinicalTrialsSupportUnit@health.nsw.gov.au
W: https://inghaminstitute.org.au/clinical-trials-2/

When considering volunteering for a clinical trial, it is important to make an informed decision. Below are answers to some questions that many potential volunteers have about participating in a study – this links to Australian Government websites that provide more information. Download consumer guide.

The decision to participate in a clinical trial is a personal one and one that you are entitled to make freely, without influence or coercion. Being properly informed so that you fully understand the responsibilities of becoming a study volunteer is the best way to ensure that you are making the right decision for you. Download a list of Questions to ask about being part of a trial :

PATIENT RESOURCES – AND MULTI-LINGUAL INFORMATION

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities are underrepresented in research, impacting their health outcomes. CINSW have released in-language resources to support learning about clinical trials.
These in-language resources include a printable factsheet https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/about-cancer/document-library/i-have-cancer-is-a-clinical-trial-an-option-for-me and glossary, and a digital poster.
The Cancer Institute NSW Patient Multicultural Information website https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/general-cancer-information/cancer-support/support-for-communities/multicultural-communities

CLINICIAN RESOURCES

Click here for trials Training Guides
Click here for 'Helping Our Health' campaign | Australian Clinical Trials resources
Click here for NSW Health & Medical Research | Clinical trial recruitment resources
SWSLHD open trials Download Apps to search for open trials

Current Trials Available in SWSLHD.

A systematic review of effectiveness and mechanism on acupuncture for pain management in cancer patients. Contact Margaret Lai at H.Lai@westernsydney.edu.au
Baduanjin mind-body exercise for cancer-related fatigue. Contact Margaret Lai at H.Lai@westernsydney.edu.au
Meditation for the reduction of psycho-existential distress and anxiety in palliative care: A phase II feasibility study. Contact Angela Rao at Angela.Rao@health.nsw.gov.au