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Treatment for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis Research study

A clinical trial to assess whether guselkumab and golimumab when used together is safe and effective for treating participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).

Specialised services

We provide several specialised services, including immune deficiency diagnosis and allergy challenge testing.

About clinical trials

A clinical trial is a scientific study of a new medication or device that involves human volunteers. Clinical trials are a test of the effectiveness of the new treatment and how safe it is. Clinical trials are also used to find new uses for existing medicines.

The RMH Neurology Fellow wins Stephen Davis Award News article

The RMH Neurology Fellow Dr Izanne Roos has been awarded The Stephen Davis Award for Outstanding Fellow of the Year.

Our research

We partner with the University of Melbourne to undertake clinical teaching and research in mental health.

Write your cover letter

This step of the job application pack explains how to use your cover letter to introduce yourself to the recruitment manager and indicate why you’re a strong match for the role.

James Beaney: an eccentric surgeon from our past

James Beaney was a surgeon at the Melbourne Hospital from 1860 to 1891. His every step invited controversy and divided public opinion.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a rare neurological disorder where the part of the brain that controls falling asleep functions abnormally.

Allergic diseases

Allergic diseases are common and are increasing in prevalence. We diagnose and manage the following allergic diseases.

Deferiprone as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease Research study

A clinical trial to investigate whether deferiprone delays dementia progression in the early stages of dementia.

Neural mechanisms of ketamine antidepressant treatment Research study

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.

Managing latent tuberculosis in general practice and community settings

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.

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. 

New add-on therapy to infliximab for ulcerative colitis Research study

A clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of a new add-on therapy (PF-06687234) to infliximab.

Swabs required for research to develop point-of-care testing for infectious diseases Research study

ZiP Diagnostics requires human samples for research into developing point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic tests for a range of infectious diseases.

Meg reunited with paramedics after 100 days at the RMH News article

Former patient Meg was reunited with the paramedics who helped save her life.

Couple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article

Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.

Our clinical initiatives

We are committed to evidence-based best practice, continuous quality improvement and teaching.

BI 456906 for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis Research study

A study to test whether different doses of BI 456906 are effective in people with a liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis.

A hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune News article

Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.