Our trials are investigator-led and therefore regarded as public good trials, where they seek the definitive answers for the best practice that is relevant to practitioners, patients and policy makers.
Explore our network and clinical trials
Our network of fellows, trainees, and research co-ordinators advance patient care and safety through multi-centre research.
Find out what clinical trials we're working on and how your site can get involved, and explore the major findings of our published trials.
Many of the recent advances in anaesthesia, pain medicine and perioperative patient care have involved pioneering ANZCA-funded research conducted by our fellows.
Our latest news and events
News and updates from across the Clinical Trials Network.
Record attendance, late breaking trial results and future focused debates. Explore highlights, photos and videos from our workshop.
Explore upcoming events and conferences in the clinical trials sector.
Latest clinical trials news feature articles
Call for abstracts now open for the 2026 Clinical Trials Network workshop on the Gold Coast, Qld, 21-23 August 2026.
Full detailsCTN toolkit
Explore our resources for initiating CTN trials, with guidance on feasibility, governance, and coordination to support successful participation in CTN studies.
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Explore our resources to support your journey, from developing your research idea or grant application, to getting published in anaesthesia journals.
Explore our resources, networking and mentoring opportunities for research co-ordinators.
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Explore guidance from CTN members on building a sustainable research department and employing a research co-ordinator.
ANZCA CTN endorsement is a powerful badge of quality, enhancing competitiveness in grants, ethics, and appeal to our stakeholders
The pilot grant scheme provides seed funding for exploratory studies, helping assess feasibility, refine methods, and secure grants for large trials.
The mentorship program fosters high-quality clinical research, leadership development, and succession planning within the CTN.
GCP is the global standard for ethical trials, with courses covering design, conduct, and reporting.
Our network and leadership groups
ANZCA clinical trials are conducted at over 120 hospitals, bringing together world-leading experts in anaesthesia research to advance clinical care.
Our leadership teams provide the strategic direction and support for the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network.
The foundation dedicates around $A1.5 million to medical research each year; supports our Indigenous health and overseas aid activities; and raises the profile of college-supported research.
The Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network (ARCN) Sub-committee reports to the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Executive on ARCN activities that aim to deliver high quality trial evidence that translates into safe and effective practice in anaesthesia, peri-operative and pain medicine.
The ANZCA Clinical Trials Network Executive is a collaboration of accomplished clinical researchers who work to improve the evidence base of anaesthesia by developing and conducting high quality, multicentre randomised controlled trials and related research.