Clinical trials

What is a clinical trial?
Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) (AUS)
Brief explanation of the reason for clinical trials. Includes a video ‘Cheryl’s story’ (10mins) and link to the PDF fact sheet, ‘What is a clinical trial?’ described below.
 (web)

What is a clinical trial?
Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) (AUS)
This fact sheet explains why clinical trials are necessary, how they work, and the benefits of participating.
   (fact sheet – PDF)

Clinical trials
Cancer Council Victoria (AUS, 2022)
This web page explains clinical trials, why someone might want to take part and provides some guidance in decision making. Scroll down for links to Victorian Cancer Trials Link where you can search for a suitable trial, the booklet, patient stories, ‘Understanding clinical trials and research’ listed below, and Trial Connect where individuals can connect with a person who has participated in a clinical trial.
 (web)

Understanding clinical trials and research
Cancer Council Australia (AUS, 2022)
Information to help you make an informed decision about taking part in a trial. Explains the types of research, how to get involved, and practical issues.
  (60-page booklet – PDF or hard copy)

Find all gynaecological cancer clinical trials currently recruiting
Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) (AUS)
This search tool allows you to find gynaecological cancer trials in Australia and New Zealand that are currently recruiting. Search by cancer type. Internationally-registered trials should be included in the future.
 (Online search tool)

Victorian Cancer Trials Link
Cancer Council Victoria resource helping Victorians with cancer to find new treatment options.
(web)

Randomised control trials: what makes them the gold standard in medical research?
The Conversation (AUS, 2017)
This article gives a good explanation of randomised control trials (RCTs) in plain English. Also includes a simple video explaining the process followed to have a drug approved, which includes RCTs.
   (article and video – 3mins)