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Joining a Clinical Trial

You may wish to take part in a clinical trial or be offered an appropriate trial by your specialist. The PURPLE Registry supports a number of clinical trials that are open to patients receiving care at hospitals and cancer treatment centres across Australia. 

PURPLE Supported Trials 

Current Victorian pancreatic cancer clinical trials and research studies

If you’re interested in finding out more about current pancreatic cancer clinical trials and research studies that are open for enrolment in Victoria, you can view the latest listings here.

Currently open trials

How clinical trials work


If you would like to learn more about what clinical trials are and what they can offer you, please download the booklet below for more information.

Understanding Clinical Trials - information booklet 


How to find a clinical trial

There are many resources available to help you navigate your way to finding a clinical trial. Sometimes, knowing the status or stage of your pancreatic cancer can help you to find a trial that is appropriate for you. If you are unsure about the stage of your cancer you can ask your specialist or GP.  Direct links to organisations that list available trials are provided below.

National

Australian Cancer Trials

Cancer Australia’s online registry of cancer clinical trials that are currently being conducted in Australia.

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 Australian Clinical Trials

National resource developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and managed by the Commonwealth Department of Health that lists available clinical trials in a range of health conditions.

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Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry

Online registry of clinical trials covering a range of health conditions that are being conducted in Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere. 

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Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Trials Group

A multidisciplinary collaborative group of medical and research professionals who conduct clinical trials and related biological research to improve treatment for gastro-intestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer.

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Victorian specific

Cancer Council Victoria

Provides a list of all available cancer clinical trials being conducted in Victoria via the Victorian Cancer Trials Link.  Also provides cancer information and resources. 

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Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) offers a wide range of clinical trials to improve treatment options and experiences for patients. 

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Epworth Healthcare - Jreissati Pancreatic Centre

Provides a list of pancreatic cancer clinical trials being conducted in one or more of the Victorian Epworth HealthCare sites.  Also provides pancreatic cancer information and resources.

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More information for patients

How to Get Involved

There are a number of ways you can be involved and contribute to pancreatic cancer research with the PURPLE Translational Platform.

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What is Pancreatic Cancer?

There are many online sites available for patients and carers that provide a wealth of information on pancreatic cancer.

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Information & Support

There are many organisations that provide comprehensive information, resources, and support for pancreatic cancer patients and those caring for them.

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FAQs for Patients & Carers
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