We do research to find out if medicines, devices, treatments and diagnostic medical tools are safe and effective. We also use it to improve our health services and the systems and technologies we use.

Joining a research study can lead to better ways of treating people in our community, in Australia and across the world.

Types of research

Our research includes:

  • clinical research – studies that involve patients helping us find new and better health treatments
  • clinical trials – where patients volunteer to test a new drug or device
  • health service studies – we use these to review and improve the health care we give patients
  • public health research – where we look for ways to improve the health of populations through prevention, education and policy
  • research translation – these studies help us move new knowledge into clinical practice.

We have a strong focus on mental health research and work closely with the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research.

We're also helping people in our rural communities take part in clinical trials through the Australian Teletrial Program.

You can find out more about our areas of research in our Research Strategy 2021–2025.

What it involves

Research can be something as simple as an interview or questionnaire. It can also involve:

  • letting researchers review your medical history
  • giving blood, urine or tissue samples
  • testing a new medicine or medical treatment – we call this a clinical trial.

Your part in the research will depend on the research study.

Taking part in research is voluntary. You can change your mind at any time. It won’t affect your treatment, and you'll continue to get the best care we can offer.

Getting involved in research

If you’d like to take part in a research study or clinical trial, talk to your doctor or treating team.

You can check our list of clinical trials below or contact us at WM_Clinical_Trials@health.qld.gov.au

Study nameConditionClinical Trial
GLOWPerioperative warmingThe GLOW Trial: implementing Guidelines for hypothermia prevention with Local adaptation to keep periOperative patients Warm.
CAPTIVATEKidney diseaseThe Chronic kidney disease Adaptive Platform Trial Investigating Various Agents for Therapeutic Effect
BEAT-CalciCalciphylaxisBetter Evidence And Translation for Calciphylaxis (BEAT-Calci)
SOCRATESMelanoma & cardiac healthThe Statins and prOgression of Coronary atheRosclerosis in melanomA patients Treated with chEckpoint inhibitorS (SOCRATES)
SODA BICCritical Illness/Emergency MedicineSODium BICarbonate for Metabolic Acidosis in the Intensive Care Unit (SODa-BIC): A Multicentre, Randomised, Double-blind Clinical Trial
ARiSE FLUIDSCritical Illness/Emergency MedicineAustralian Resuscitation in Sepsis Evaluation: Fluid or vasopressors in Emergency Department Sepsis
MEGA-ROXCritical Illness/ Emergency MedicineThe Mega Randomised Registry Trial Comparing Conservative vs. Liberal OXygenation Targets
REDCARBCritical Illness/ Emergency MedicineREDuced CARBohydrate enteral formula compared to standard care in hyperglycaemic critically ill tube fed patients – a randomised controlled phase II trial
SPRINT SARISevere Acute Respiratory InfectionShort Period Incidence Study of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness
SNAPStaphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus Aureus Network Adaptive Platform Trial
C-STEROIDObstetricsThe C*STEROID Trial: Corticosteroids before planned caesarean section from 35+0 to 39+6 weeks of pregnancy.
The National Australian HCV Point-of-Care Testing ProgramHepatitis CThe National Australian HCV Point-of-Care Testing Program: An Observational Cohort Study to Evaluate the Use of Finger-stick Point-of-care Hepatitis C Testing to Enhance Diagnosis and Treatment of HCV Infection
REIMAGINE 2 (Teletrial)DiabetesA Research Study to See How Well CagriSema Compared to Semaglutide, Cagrilintide and Placebo Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Metformin With or Without an SGLT2 Inhibitor (REIMAGINE 2)
ICONIC PsA3001Psoriatic ArthritisA Study of the Efficacy and Safety of JNJ-77242113 in Biologic-naïve Participants with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
ICONIC PsA3002Psoriatic ArthritisA Study of the Efficacy and Safety of JNJ-77242113 for the Treatment of Biologic-experienced Participants with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
RELEVENTLeft Ventricular ThrombusResolution of left ventricular thrombus with different anti coagulation strategies
TRAILRUNNER ALZ-3Early Alzheimer's DiseaseA Study of Remternetug (LY3372993) in Early Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILRUNNER-ALZ 3)

The additional websites for research projects or trials also may suit you:

Joining a consumer group

Our research consumer groups include people from our community that help us design and improve our research. We can also link you with staff doing research in an area that interests you. For more information about joining a consumer group, email WM.CommunityEngagement@health.qld.gov.au.

Benefits of taking part in research

When you take part in research, you help us improve our medical knowledge about a disease or condition and how we can treat it. In some cases, it may improve your health or the health of other people with the same disease or condition.

Taking part in a clinical trial can also help you:

  • access medicines or treatments that are expensive, or only available through a clinical trial
  • see your treating team more often
  • learn new ways to improve your condition, health and wellbeing
  • feel sure you've tried all treatment options
  • make a valuable contribution to others in the future.

It doesn't cost anything to join a research study or clinical trial if you're an Australian citizen or resident. Any treatment, tests and check-ups are paid for by the government agencies, universities, or pharmaceutical companies running the trial.

Last updated: June 2025

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