Adult trials:
Paediatric trials:
The Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (ACBD) have launched their Community Engagement Program. This program aims to connect dedicated researchers at the ACBD with community members (often called consumers) who have experienced a blood disorder or cancer. Consumers will be partnered with researchers or a research group, bringing their valuable lived experiences to the team and contributing to our shared goal of turning new discoveries into better patient outcomes.
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Researchers at Monash Health are involved in a wide variety of research studies to better understand COVID-19 and provide better treatment to the community.
The Monash Health Department of Oncology provides more than 1.5 million residents of southern Melbourne with access to world leading cancer treatment over four locations within the Monash Health service.
For a list of current Oncology trials, contact numbers and further information, please visit the Oncology page.
Monash Children’s Clinical Trials Centre is taking part in a clinical research study called the Boost Study. This study is looking at a potential new vaccine that aims to protect against 5 different types of meningococcal infections (A,B,C,W and Y). The study will look at safety and also whether this vaccine may act as a booster in people who have already received a licensed vaccine against meningococcal types ACWY.
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Researchers are encouraged to partner with consumers in all stages of research.
Information, guidance, training and access to consumer and community partners may be located through these excellent resources:
During 2021, Monash Partners will be facilitating lunch time seminars for researchers on consumer and community involvement in research. Monash Health will be participating in these seminars.
Accreditation of Clinical Trials Service at Monash Health
Clinical trials service provision at Monash Health will be assessed against the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework under the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation (AHSSQA) Scheme from 2023. Monash Health is currently working towards implementing all actions from the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.