Learn about clinical trials

If you are new to clinical trials, visit Australian Clinical Trials. It is a government-run website with easy-to-understand information, including:


How to read a plain language summary

When reviewing trial results, here is what to look for:

  • Primary outcomes: what the trial was mainly testing
  • Secondary outcomes: additional effects the researchers looked at
  • Numbers and statistics: look for terms such as risk reduction and confidence intervals

Find a trial to join

To search for trials currently recruiting in Australia or New Zealand:


You can also explore:


Connect with the trial

Contact the “Public queries” or “Scientific queries” person listed at the end of the trial record.


Warning

You do not need an ANZCTR user account to take part in a clinical trial.

Accounts are only required for individuals or organisations registering trials on the ANZCTR.