Clinical trials for a wide range of conditions

The Macquarie University Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is an integral part of our research-oriented Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and the Macquarie University Hospital.

Clinical trials are used to gather information on how effective and safe a drug or device is for humans, with the results being used to possibly register the drug or device in Australia and worldwide.

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About us

Macquarie’s CTU currently has nearly 200 active clinical trials across a wide range of conditions including cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological diseases.

To deliver timely access for patients to novel therapies, the trials at CTU draw on:

Mission

Through innovative research, we will shape the future of global healthcare.

Vision

Our vision is to be a clinical research centre of excellence, renowned for pioneering and transforming the health of patients and society.

See contact details for staff members of the Clinical Trials Unit.

Head of Clinical Trials Unit
Senior CT Manager
Start-up Manager
Finance Manager
Quality Managers

Signing up for a clinical trial

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.

At Macquarie University CTU we undertake trials to investigate the use of new drug therapies and medical devices, as well as find out better ways to use treatments that are already approved.

If you decide to be involved in a clinical trial, you will:

  • receive individualised treatment, observation and monitoring from our highly skilled nurses and specialists
  • be cared for by a clinical trial coordinator who closely monitors you throughout your journey to ensure safety and provide a central point of contact for assistance, support, follow up and long-term care.

If you wish to participate in a clinical trial it is important to speak with your treating specialist or GP to see if there are current trials for which you are suitable.

Learn more about clinical trials:

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More information

If you are interested in sponsoring or recommending a trial, you can find more information below.

A hospital with a thriving clinical trials unit provides the best international standard of cutting-edge care.

Good for patients

When you refer your patients for a clinical trial, they benefit from:

  • access to new agents or devices that are not otherwise available in Australia
  • enhanced care due to the additional staff and closer monitoring of their condition
  • longer life expectancy regardless of the therapy they receive.

Clinical trials enhance the care of all patients in an institution, not just those in the trial. The ‘ripple effect’ of having a clinical trials unit leads to better trained medical and nursing staff and improved standards throughout the organisation.

Good for Australia

Clinical trials are also good for Australia. They reduce the cost of health care to the public because the care is paid for by the sponsors, who are usually international pharmaceutical companies. Clinical trials are a source of income for the Australian economy, over and above the supply of the study agent.

Macquarie University CTU is uniquely positioned to leverage both:

With our world-renowned investigators from the faculty and a team of dedicated clinical trial coordinators and administrative staff, Macquarie CTU trials are performed reliably, effectively, efficiently and to high-quality standards.

Services

Our services include:

  • conducting phase I to phase IV trials
  • accurate and timely ‘feasibilities’
  • efficient study management – from start-up to close-out activities
  • on-time data management and query resolution
  • reliable patient recruitment
  • provision of excellent patient safety and care.
Features

When you place trials at the Macquarie CTU, you benefit from our:

  • quick and efficient start-up processes, with structured ethics approval pathways through the Macquarie University
  • Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)
  • stream-lined governance process
  • experienced, well-regarded investigators
  • state-of-the-art medical facilities
  • on-site pharmacy and imaging facilities
  • access to a growing patient population across northwest Sydney and beyond
  • ICH GCP certified trial staff
  • Quality Management Strategy and SOPs.

Download our clinical trial start up guide.

Current clinical trials

Our clinical trials cover a wide range of therapeutic areas, with nearly 200 trials currently in progress.

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