GPs and patients are invited to contribute to a consultation on clinical trials in WA, organised by the Department of Health’s Future Health Research Innovation Fund.
Clinical trials are the tool used by clinical researchers to get new medicines or medical devices to patients. They benefit patients, as well as advance our medical knowledge, and are estimated to be worth around $1 billion to the Australian economy each year.
Now is your opportunity to share your thoughts about how to improve the way WA is running clinical trials. The Future Health Research Innovation Fund (FHRI) is conducting a consultation regarding potential Programs and Initiatives that can be implemented to advance clinical trials in WA. FHRI is supported by the Department of Health, WA Health Translation Network and MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
About the consultation
The purpose of this consultation, which will close on Thursday 2 September 2021, is to identify actions that may enhance clinical trial capacity and expertise in WA. The long term goal is to improve the quality of clinical trials in WA and making the State more competitive for grant funding and attractive to commercial sponsors.
The consultation is composed of two surveys:
- The first survey is for consumers who have an interest or experience in clinical trials (including as part of a research team): https://redcap.curtin.edu.au/surveys/?s=CYMYMKMN888L4CF8
- The second survey is for people who conduct, support or facilitate clinical trials as part of their employment: https://redcap.curtin.edu.au/surveys/?s=FKRPPTMJECMXJXYJ
Both surveys are open now and will close on Thursday 2 September 2021.