Clinical Trials and Research

Research at Ramsay

Ramsay is proud to play a leading role in Australia’s health and medical research sector by driving research through the Ramsay Research & Development Network, the Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation, and our Research Ethics, and Governance Unit.

The Clinical Trials and Research Unit at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital is part of the Ramsay Research & Development Network that operates across 20+ Ramsay Health Care facilities throughout Australia. Our hospital actively encourages and supports clinical research as a key contributor to improved patient outcomes. We believe that providing early access to promising clinical trials is essential to delivering high-quality, leading-edge care, consistent with the standard of care at our hospital.

Conducting Research

Participating in Research

Current Trials

Register your interest in Research

Conducting Research

Our hospital has a dedicated clinical trials & research unit that supports the conduct of research across all aspects of the hospital. Our site manager and the broader research team can provide advice on how to get involved.

Contact Clinical Trials and Research Manager via email at ClinicalTrials.SCU@ramsayhealth.com.au

All research conducted at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital requires local endorsement, as well as Ethics & Research Governance Approval. If you are interested in conducting research the following steps will need to be taken:

Step 1. Apply for Research Endorsement

This first step allows the hospital to review the proposed research and ensure that it is appropriate to be conducted at the hospital. This guarantees the researcher has confirmation early that the hospital is able to provide the necessary infrastructure, people or access that will be required and once approved, the research will be established seamlessly.

To apply for Research Endorsement, please use this form.

Once completed, applicants should email this form to ClinicalTrials.SCU@ramsayhealth.com.au

This form should be completed by Principal Investigators, Students, or nursing and allied health professionals and our internal research teams. Direct submission of this form from CROs or Industry Sponsors will not be accepted.

Step 2: Research Ethics

Ramsay will accept research ethics approvals from any NHMRC endorsed Human Research Ethics Committee, provided that committee is willing to oversee the research in Ramsay.

Ramsay also maintains a Human Research Ethics Committee who can assist where an applicant has not previously sought ethics approval. Further information about Ramsay’s processes can be found here.

Step 3: Research Governance

It is a requirement of Ramsay Health Care that all research applications receive research governance approval prior to any research commencing at the hospital.

Applications for Research Governance can be submitted through the REGGS platform.

Click here to access REGGS

All questions relating to Research Governance can be directed to the following email address: ResearchGovernance@ramsayhealth.com.au or call the Ramsay National Research Unit on (02) 9433 3854.

Participating in Research

If you’re interested in participating in a clinical trial, you may be eligible for one currently being conducted at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital as listed below. Please speak with your doctor to explore your options. If you’re interested in participating in a clinical trial, not offered at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, your doctor may be able to help you find another trial appropriate for you. Alternatively, you can search for suitable clinical trials through the Australian Clinical Trials website or ClinTrial Refer.

For any inquiries, please contact Clinical Trials and Research Manager via email at ClinicalTrials.SCU@ramsayhealth.com.au

Current Trials

Expression of interest

Fill in the form below to express your interest in participating in a clinical trial, and a member of our team will be in contact to assess your suitability for participation.