At Integra Trials, we work with patients and the families who support them. We'll explain everything in plain language, answer your questions honestly, and make sure the person in your care is treated with the dignity they deserve.
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Choosing whether to take part in a clinical trial is a personal decision. It's one that often involves family conversations, questions, second thoughts, and time. There's no pressure here, and no rush. This page is for you to learn, at your own pace, what taking part in a trial with Integra might involve.
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A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests whether a new treatment (a medicine, a therapy, or sometimes a way of managing a condition) works well and is safe for people.
Trials are run under strict rules. They are reviewed and approved by independent ethics committees before they begin, and every participant is monitored closely throughout. Taking part is always voluntary, and you can stop at any time, for any reason, without affecting your usual medical care.
The treatments tested in trials today are how the medicines of tomorrow come to exist. For people living with conditions where current options are limited, a trial can sometimes offer access to a new treatment years before it becomes widely available.
Every clinical trial has its own rules about who can join, including age, the specific condition being studied, current medications and general health. These rules exist to keep participants safe and to make sure the results of the trial are reliable.
The simplest way to find out if you or a loved one might be a good fit is to register your interest. When a relevant trial opens, our team will get in touch and walk through the details with you. There's no commitment in registering; it's just a way of staying informed.
Every trial is different, but the experience of taking part follows a familiar pattern. Here's what it generally looks like.
You fill in a short form on our website or call us. We'll take some basic details (your name, contact information, the condition you're interested in) and add you to our register. There's no obligation, and your information is kept private.
When a trial that may suit you opens, our team will contact you to talk through what it involves. We'll explain the purpose of the trial, what participation would mean for you, and answer any questions you have. You're never obliged to proceed.
If you're interested, the next step is a screening visit at our clinic. This usually involves a conversation with our medical team, some health checks and a careful review of whether the trial is a good fit for you. We'll also go through the consent form in detail; this is the document that explains everything about the trial, and you'll have plenty of time to read it, take it home and discuss it with family.
After the screening visit, you decide whether to take part. There's no pressure, no rush, and no consequence if you choose not to proceed. If you do choose to join, you'll sign the consent form, and we'll schedule your first trial visit.
Once the trial begins, you'll attend visits at our clinic at agreed intervals. Each visit might involve health checks, the trial treatment, and conversations with our team about how you're feeling. The schedule is explained clearly upfront, and we work with you to make visits as convenient as possible.
When the trial ends, we'll continue to support you through any final follow-up visits. You'll be told about the results of the trial when they become available. And you can always choose to remain on our register to hear about future studies.
Taking part in a clinical trial is a significant decision, and you have important rights from the moment you first contact us. These rights are protected by Australian law, by independent ethics committees, and by us.
Taking part in a clinical trial is always voluntary. You can withdraw at any point, for any reason, without giving a reason and without affecting the medical care you receive elsewhere.
Before you join any trial, our team will walk you through a detailed consent form that explains exactly what's involved, including any risks, benefits and what's expected of you. You'll have time to take it home, read it, and discuss it with family before deciding.
Throughout the trial, our medical team monitors your health closely. Any concerns are addressed promptly, and any side effects are reported and investigated. Every trial we run requires trial-specific insurance (provided by the sponsor) to be in place before it begins, and our site holds its own clinical trial site insurance. Our team is also available between visits if you have questions.
Your personal and health information is kept confidential and used only for the purposes of the trial, in line with the Privacy Act 1988. Trial results are reported anonymously; your identity is never shared publicly.
Many of the people who first contact Integra aren't the patient themselves; they're a son, daughter, partner or close friend. We understand. Navigating a diagnosis on someone else's behalf is hard, and the questions you have are just as important as the patient's.
When you register your interest or contact us, you're welcome to be part of every conversation. Bring family to appointments. Ask the questions the patient might not think to ask. We design our process around families, not just individuals, because that's how good care works.
No. Participation in clinical trials at Integra is at no cost to you. In some cases, reasonable travel or out-of-pocket expenses related to trial visits may be reimbursed; this is explained clearly before you join.
Yes. Taking part in a clinical trial doesn't replace your usual medical care. We work alongside your existing healthcare providers, and we encourage open communication between our team and your GP or specialist.
Consent in trials involving people with cognitive decline is handled carefully and in line with Australian guidelines. Where capacity to consent is limited, family members or legal representatives may be involved in the consent process. Our team will walk you through what this looks like, with care and patience.
This varies from trial to trial. Some involve a few visits over a few weeks; others span months or longer. You'll be told the full schedule upfront, before you decide whether to join.
You can change your mind at any time, before joining, during the trial, or anywhere in between. Your decision is respected without question, and your usual medical care is unaffected.
Every trial we run is reviewed and approved by a registered Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), follows the international Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) standard, and complies with the rules of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask us for documentation of any of this at any time.
Through our partnership with the CIS Group network, we accept trials across cardiovascular disease, liver and hepatology, neurology and ageing, respiratory health, sleep medicine, stroke and other therapeutic areas. The simplest way to stay informed about specific trials is to register your interest.
Your details are kept securely and used only to contact you about relevant trials. You can ask us to remove your information from our register at any time. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.
Whether you have a specific condition in mind, are exploring on behalf of a loved one, or simply want to be kept informed, we'd be glad to hear from you.
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