You can search for clinical trials on the ANZCTR using either the basic search or the advanced search.

Getting started

• Click here or use the 'search for trials' button on the home page.

Basic search

• Type in keywords or phrases (e.g. diabetes, hot flushes)
• The system will search all trials for your terms

Tip: to search for an exact phrase use double quotes.

Example: “hot flushes”
This will return trials with that exact phrase.

Advanced search

Use this option to search specific fields such as:

• Health condition
• Recruitment status
• Recruitment sites

You can fill in one or more of these fields, then click ‘Search’.

Using search operators

You can refine your search using AND, OR, and parentheses:

• AND
• Finds trials that include all terms
• Example: lung AND cancer
• Returns trials that include both words

• OR
• Finds trials that include either term
• Example: lung OR cancer
• Returns trials with either word

• Combining terms
• Use paratheses to group terms and control search order
• Example: (lung OR blood) AND cancer
• Returns trials that include cancer and either lung or blood

Want to know more about a trial?

Every trial on the ANZCTR includes contact details. These details can be found at the end of the trial page under:

Contact person for public queries – for general enquiries
Contact person for scientific queries – for research-related questions.

Note: trial information on this website is provided by the trial sponsor or registrant. The ANZCTR is not responsible for its accuracy. We advise that any trial information found on this website is discussed with a healthcare professional.