Research and Clinical Trials at Melbourne Private Hospital
Melbourne Private Hospital (MPH) participates in research and clinical trials, in collaboration with clinicians, research partners and patients to advance evidence-based practice and improve health outcomes.
Clinical research and clinical trials are both forms of medical research. Clinical trials are studies in which volunteers test new medical interventions, drugs, procedures or devices to evaluate the effectiveness in preventing, detecting, or treating diseases.
The National Clinical Trials Governance Framework was published by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) in 2022 and provides the framework and governance for all parties involved.
Research Governance Authorisation
Applications for clinical trials undergo an approval process, ensuring that the requirements for Healthscope Clinical Trials Framework and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework are met. All clinical trials cannot commence without Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval.
For further information and queries, please contact the MPH Research Governance Officer.
Email melbourneprivate.his@healthscope.com.au
Phone (03) 8341 3412
Office Location:
Level 1 – Health Information Services
Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052
Applying for Clinical Trials at Melbourne Private Hospital
Initial application
To apply for a new Clinical Trial, the Research Application Form needs to be completed by the Principal Investigator (PI) (or delegate), along with the listed accompanying study documents.
- HREC Approval
- Study Protocol
- Participant Informed Consent Form (PICF)
- Study Contract / Agreement (if applicable).
- Certificate of indemnity (from the sponsor)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training certificate (of the PI)
- Patient Experience Questionnaire
- Confidentiality/Disclosure agreement (if applicable)
- Site-Specific Assessment (if applicable)
Amendments
The PI (or delegate) is responsible for notifying MPH of all clinical trial amendments. The Research Amendment Form must be completed and copies of updated study documents.
Progress, Annual and Final Reports
All study progress reports are required to be forwarded to the Research Governance Officer.