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TRAVELLER Research study

A pre-screening study to find eligible participants for future clinical trials that test new drugs for Alzheimer’s disease.

Virtual Hospital Pilot program brings care home to more Victorians News article

Patient Linda Vella underwent a triple bypass but was able to recover at home, thanks to the Virtual Hospital Pilot program.

Need an Electronic Medical Record fix? Call our Band of Builders News article

Meet the Band of Builders (BoB), the RMH’s very own crew of clinicians driving digital transformation across Allied Health.

TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 5 Research study

This study is testing a potential new treatment called donanemab (also known as LY3002813) for people with early Alzheimer’s Disease.

Welcoming the RMH’s new Chief Transformation Officer, Professor Peter Steel News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is pleased to announce the commencement of Professor Peter Steel in a landmark joint role between the RMH and the University of Melbourne.

The AUTUMN study: researching a new medicine for membranous nephropathy Research study

This study is testing a new medicine called ALXN1920 for people with a kidney disease called membranous nephropathy.

OptiTMS Research study

Optimised Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (OptiTMS) trial for the treatment of depression investigates whether personalised brain stimulation targeting can improve outcomes for people with major depressive disorder.

RMH experts demonstrate benefits of virtual stroke care in groundbreaking research News article

An international team of stroke experts from Australia’s first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) have proven an innovative, virtual way of delivering care can provide outcomes that are just as good as in-person, saving time and lives. 

ONWARDS-11 Study Research study

This research study aims to get more information on how a weekly insulin (insulin icodec) helps in reducing blood sugar compared to insulin glargine, an insulin taken once daily, in adults with type 1 diabetes, who are also taking a mealtime insulin (insulin aspart). 

A clinical trial testing a new investigational medication for people living with Graves’ Disease Research study

The purpose of this study is to compare a potential new treatment with improved side effects compared to current therapies in people living with Graves’ Disease. 

The RMH and the Women’s launch new partnership to close healthcare gap between men and women News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital this week announced a new partnership aimed at closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between men and women.

The Elumina Study Research study

Almost 1 in 3 people diagnosed with depression – or Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – do not notice an improvement in their symptoms after trying at least two of the antidepressant drugs available today. This is known as Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). The Elumina study is...

Atumelnant in adult participants with classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Research study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a potential new treatment for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) called atumelnant and compare it to placebo treatment.

The PARTY program giving Melbourne youth offenders a sobering reality check News article

We recently welcomed Victorian Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny to the Royal Melbourne Hospital to highlight the success of the Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) Intervention Program.

Porphyria RMH Service

We aim to provide thorough, experienced and compassionate care for people diagnosed with porphyria.

The RMH and regional hospitals collaborating to improve patient experiences News article

A new partnership between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and regional hospitals is helping patients living outside Melbourne receive the best possible care and get back home sooner.

EBShield Research study

This study is an international clinical trial for people with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EBS).

Supporting those who give the gift of a kidney News article

A new kidney care centre dedicated to living donors will provide better support for people who generously choose to donate a kidney.

Supporting older patients in the RMH Emergency Department News article

Since 2023, the Emergency Department Geriatrician (EDGE) service has supported 1,884 patients with a median age of 85.

Residential In Reach Post Hospital Support

Our Residential In Reach Post Hospital Support service can help patients to safely transition from a hospital admission to a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH).