Clinical Trials

Medications for cystic fibrosis are currently only approved for children over two, but new research aims to guide the safe use of treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding

New research suggests an antibiotic treatment commonly used in Intensive Care Units is putting patients at risk by creating ‘herd peril’

Clinical trials are linked to better health outcomes, but people in rural and regional areas don’t have equitable access

Culturally and linguistically diverse Australians are missing out on the benefits of clinical trials, and a project including multi-language videos is showing how researchers can better engage

Dr Amanda Rojek was on the frontline of the Ebola epidemic. Back in Australia she is drawing on those lessons in the COVID-19 pandemic

Innovative COVID-19 treatment trials enable us to quickly hone in on the most promising treatments, saving time and potentially saving lives

Traditional clinical trials have been vital for improving cancer treatments for the last 70 years, but new data-driven approaches can enhance treatment for individuals and better allocate healthcare resources for everyone

From 18th Century attempts to cure scurvy to modern-day efforts to beat cancer, clinical trials are a critical part of medical research

Bacteria in your mouth can wreak havoc in your body but research is on its way to developing a new vaccine, says Professor Eric Reynolds, winner of the 2017 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation