Ending cancers as we know them includes strengthening research capacity and making cancer clinical trials accessible to all.
The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to supporting cancer clinical trials through funding and strong partnerships with research professionals and communities. Built on equity, person-centredness and collaboration principles, we
- Invest in cancer research infrastructure
- Enhance access to and participation in cancer clinical trials
- Build the capability of the clinical trials workforce
Clinical trials at a glance
Clinical trials are a type of research study involving people who volunteer to test new ways to treat, care, and improve people’s health. Successful clinical trials can lead to new treatments and care for patients.
Clinical trials may:
- compare a new treatment to a standard treatment that is already available,
- compare a new treatment to a placebo that contains no active ingredients, or
- study a new treatment without a comparison.
What do clinical trials do?
Clinical trials are used to find out if a treatment or care:
Is safe to use
Has any side effects
Works better than a standard treatment
Makes you feel better
Without clinical trials, researchers would not be able to find better ways to care for people with cancer or other health conditions.
Involvement in clinical trials
Medical breakthroughs result from the work of many people willing to devote time and energy towards a greater good. They include doctors, heath care professionals, and patients.
Participation in clinical trials benefits both patients and community.
Find more information about participating in a clinical trial >
Safety during a clinical trial
Clinical trials are carefully designed by scientists and doctors, and they must be approved by an ethics committee before they can start recruiting patient volunteers. The approval ensures the research is performed in a way that protects the rights and welfare of the participants.
Learn how to access and take part in a cancer clinical trial in NSW, including what to ask your doctor and where current trials are running.
Understand the different stages of clinical trials and explore how they ensure safety and the efficacy of treatments.
Learn the benefits and risks of taking part in a clinical trial, along with questions you can ask your clinical team.
Search for current cancer clinical trials in NSW by cancer type, hospital, age group and more.
Learn about the purpose of the Cancer Institute NSW's Clinical Trials Program and how we support cancer clinical trials in our state.
Access clinical trial information in 12 different languages: English, Arabic, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Greek, Italian, Korean, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Vietnamese.