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Cancer Clinical Trials

The Austin Health Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) coordinates therapeutic intervention clinical trials in most cancer types across Medical Oncology and Clinical Haematology streams. 

Clinical trials play a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. Cancer clinical trials inform evidence-based treatments enhancing the quality of patient care. 

About the CCTC

  • We are one of Australia’s largest cancer clinical trials departments with over 60 dedicated and highly experienced staff working alongside 20 Principal Investigators to provide direct patient care and ensure the highest quality management of clinical trials.
  • Many of our Principal Investigators are national and/or international leads in their specialty cancer field.
  • We have, on average, over 80 trials open and recruiting at any time. 
  • We manage over 250 clinical trials concurrently ranging from start-up activities to archiving.
  • We have clinical trial management expertise ranging from Phase 1 First-in-Human trials to Phase 3 trials. The Cancer Council website has more information about the different types of clinical trials.  
  • We have valued partnerships with over 100 different pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organisations, biotech companies, and specialised research collaborative groups.

Austin Health CCTC is located within the Olivia-Newton John (ONJ) Cancer Centre in Heidelberg.

Speak to your doctor

We recommend you speak to your treating oncologist or doctor to discuss whether participation in a clinical trial is right for you.

Get a referral

Open clinical trials

You can find the clinical trials we have open within Austin Health CCTC below. These links take you directly to the Victorian Cancer Council website:

Please note:

For trials listed as conditions - ''multiple cancers'' (a variety of cancer types or Phase 1 trials), availability to specific cancer types may vary and we encourage you to contact Austin Health Cancer Clinical Trials Centre.

Referrals

For patients

You need a referral from your GP, specialist or healthcare provider to access this service. 

Print this referral form to take to your GP or specialist: 

Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC) Patient Referral Form
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For health professionals

We run a large number of therapeutic intervention clinical trials to treat a number of Haematology and Medical Oncology cancers. 

Find out how to refer your patient to CCTC. 

How do I find a clinical trial?

Cancer Council Victoria provides an extensive list of current clinical trials both here at the ONJ Centre, and at other hospitals.

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How can I join a clinical trial?

To participate in a clinical trial, there are a number of steps including referral and eligibility.

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