Clinical trials

At Cabrini, we offer a wide range of clinical trials studying new ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat conditions and diseases. Clinical trials are key in helping us to provide you with the best possible care across your health journey.

Thinking of entering a clinical trial 

We recommend you learn and understand more about the essential facts, benefits and risks by visiting the Better Health Channel Clinical Trials website. In Australia, the regulations governing clinical trials make the process as safe as possible for clinical trial participants.

Patient safety

Patient safety is our key concern at Cabrini. Visit our ethics and research governance page to see how we are ensuring patient safety and how you can get in contact to lodge a complaint regarding a clinical trial.

What are clinical trials?

• What are clinical trials
• Clinical trials information in other languages
• Listen to ‘What are clinical trials‘

What are my rights?

Open disclosure – what to expect if you experience harm during health care?

• Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
• Open Disclosure
• Cabrini – Your healthcare rights

Contact us

Cabrini Clinical Trials
E: clinicaltrials@cabrini.com.au

Clinicians internally and externally can refer patients to clinical trials at Cabrini. We accept referrals from across Victoria and Australia. As a private hospital, many of our clinical trial patients hold private health insurance—however, we are open to seeking eligibility for Medicare only patients. Please get in contact with us to discuss options for your patient and the role you can play in their trial.

Cabrini Clinical Trials
E: clinicaltrials@cabrini.com.au

Cabrini Research has resources available to undertake clinical trials at Cabrini as a lead investigator. Visit our research with us page to understand what we can assist with.

Cabrini is engaged in a large clinical trials program spanning multiple diseases and complications. We champion clinical trials to ensure our patients receive the latest developments in evidence based treatment available. Our Oncology (including Haematology) clinical trials program is the largest sponsor driven portfolio at Cabrini. Much of the information below is directed at sponsorship of the oncology trials, however, we welcome enquiries in all areas.

Prospective sponsors are invited to take our virtual sponsor tours of Cabrini Malvern and Cabrini Brighton showcasing our capability and capacity to deliver clinical trials excellence.

Cabrini Clinical Trials
E: clinicaltrials@cabrini.com.au

The National Clinical Trials Governance Framework supports the integration of clinical trial service provision into routine hospital care for improved patient outcomes. The Framework focuses on two key standards of the National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Service Standards:

• Standard 1 – Clinical Governance
• Standard 2 – Partnering with Consumers

National Clinical Trials Governance Framework and User Guide

• National Clinical Trials Governance Framework and User Guide
• National Clinical Trials Governance Fact Sheet
• Researcher tip sheet

For more information on the NCTGF at Cabrini, please contact Dianne Biermann – dbiermann@cabrini.com.au.

Fact sheets on roles and functions

• Principal Investigator
• Clinical trial workforce
• Clinical and non-clinical managers
• Patients and consumers
• Clinical trial sponsors

NCTGF checklists for managers and heads of departments

• Head of Department NCTGF checklist

Consumer consultation

In July 2023 Cabrini Research staff conducted a focus group session with consumers to seek their feedback on clinical trials and the implementation of the NCTGF at Cabrini. See Consumer Experience and Insights on the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework report, 2023:

• Consumer consultation on the NCTGF at Cabrini

These Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Clinical Trials have been developed to assist those engaged in conducting clinical trials at Cabrini Health to, wherever possible, standardise their procedures for key operations related to clinical trials.

• Investigator responsibilities
• Site staff qualifications, training records and capability
• Investigator site file
• Case report forms and source documents
• Site initiation
• Participant informed consent process and documentation in clinical trials
• Safety data monitoring and reporting requirements for clinical trials
• Communication with the HREC, RGO, Sponsor and institution’s insurer
• Site close out and archiving
• Protocol and investigational brochure requirements
• Handling and shipping of biological substances
• Management of investigational product
• Creation, implementation and revision of standard operating procedures