Our clinical trials

More than 130 hospitals around worldwide are participating in our trials, bringing together leaders in anaesthesia research. Find out what we're working on and how your site can get involved, and explore the major findings of our published trials.

We believe fellows and trainees supporting multi-centre research to improve the evidence base to guide safe and effective care should be core to their role as a medical specialist, so they and their patients can reap the many benefits of participating in clinical research.

Running a large number of trials requires recruitment of thousands of patients and this work cannot be done without the dedication of people at our sites across the entire network.

We aim to increase the capacity of our network and are calling for new sites - including paediatric, private, rural and regional hospitals - to join our trials to enable a higher recruitment rate and allow more trials to be conducted and completed on time and within budget. We welcome new sites to join.

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Clinical trials underway

Learn about the trials which are currently underway.

Attendees hear the latest trial results at an ANZCA Strategic Research Workshop

Clinical trials pending publication and announcement of results

These studies have completed recruitment. We look forward to sharing the results with you very soon.

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Published clinical trials

Explore outcomes of our published trials that have guided practice to improve patient safety, care, and outcomes in the perioperative setting.

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Getting started and facilitating CTN trials

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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Resources for anaesthesia investigators

Explore our resources to support your journey, from developing your research idea or grant application, to getting published in anaesthesia journals.

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Anaesthesia research co-ordinators resources

Explore our resources, networking and mentoring opportunities for research co-ordinators.

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Building a research department and employing a research co-ordinator

Explore guidance from CTN members on building a sustainable research department and employing a research co-ordinator.

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Good Clinical Practice courses

GCP is the global standard for ethical trials, with courses covering design, conduct, and reporting.

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About the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network

Our network of fellows, trainees, and research co-ordinators advance patient care and safety through multi-centre research.

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Emerging investigators resources

We provide resources, mentorship, educational, collaboration and funding opportunities to emerging investigators.

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Our network of hospital sites and people

ANZCA clinical trials are conducted at over 120 hospitals, bringing together world-leading experts in anaesthesia research to advance clinical care.

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CTN leadership groups and governance

Our leadership teams provide the strategic direction and support for the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network.

Attendees engage in discussions at the 2024 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop, fostering collaboration and innovation in clinical research.

Annual workshop, events and webinars

Explore upcoming events and conferences in the clinical trials sector.

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CTN endorsed studies and how to apply

ANZCA CTN endorsement is a powerful badge of quality, enhancing competitiveness in grants, ethics, and appeal to our stakeholders

Awarded pilot grants and how to apply

The pilot grant scheme provides seed funding for exploratory studies, helping assess feasibility, refine methods, and secure grants for large trials.

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CTN mentoring program

The mentorship program fosters high-quality clinical research, leadership development, and succession planning within the CTN.

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2025 CTN workshop wrap

Record attendance, late breaking trial results and future focused debates. Explore highlights, photos and videos from our workshop.

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ANZCA Foundation

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.