Clinical trials are a very important part of the research process. New treatments, medications and medical devices cannot be approved for use in Australia without going through clinical trials. Find out more about clinical trials.
A new potential therapy for depression
This large international trial will examine the efficacy and safety of a new potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
Antipsychotic dose reduction to improve recovery and function in young people with psychosis
The REDUCE study is testing whether reducing the dosage of antipsychotic medication of people recovering from their first episode of psychosis can lead to them having better recovery outcomes.
Neural mechanisms of ketamine antidepressant treatment
The NeuroKet study aims to understand how ketamine works as an antidepressant medication. To find out, we are looking at brain activity using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.
The Kite trial is investigating whether low-dose ketamine is effective in reducing depressive symptoms in adults with bipolar depression.