We have developed these free resources to help improve community understanding of clinical trials:

• Clinical Trials Explained - general information explaining what clinical trials are, and things to consider if considering taking part in a trial.
  
• Basic Clinical Trial Terms Explained in Pictures
• Suggested questions to ask the research team if you are considering a clinical trial
• Suggested questions to ask yourself if you are considering a clinical trial

 

The following public resources also provide general information about clinical trials:

• Australian Clinical Trials (An Australian government initiative to provide information about clinical trials).
• Clinical Trials (The National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia)
• Patient education video for people interested in or asked to be in a clinical trial. (US)
  
• Clinical Trials: What Patient's Should Know (FDA, US)
  
• The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) – a non-profit US organisation providing education/information about clinical research.
• Lilly Trial Guide - general information produced by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly

 

If you would like to participate in a clinical trial, the following trial registers may be helpful:

• Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Register
• ClinicalTrials.gov – an international register supported by the NIH, US.
• ISRCTN – an international register supported by a not-for-profit organisation
• The WHO International The Clinical Trials Search Portal
• The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations Clinical Trials Portal