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15 October 2026
Wondering how clinical trials stay fair? Learn what randomisation and blinding mean, and why they help keep results trustworthy.
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24 September 2026
Enrolled in a clinical trial? See what to expect at Novatrials, from treatment and overnight stays to monitoring, samples and reimbursement.
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20 August 2026
Curious about a clinical trial screening visit? Find out what happens, who you'll meet, how long it takes and what comes next at Novatrials in Charlestown.
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30 July 2026
Wondering why some clinical trials have an upper age limit? Find out how eligibility criteria work and explore trials open to all ages with Novatrials.
Novatrials co-founders Karen Brennan and Toni McCallum Pardey
30 June 2026
Discover how Novatrials grew from a small Newcastle site into Australia's largest regional clinical trials centre. Learn how you can get involved today.
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21 May 2026
On International Clinical Trials Day, Novatrials officially opened Australia's first purpose-built regional Phase I clinical trials facility in the Hunter Region
The Novatrials team celebrates International Clinical Trials Day
20 May 2026
International Clinical Trials Day is celebrated every year on 20 May. Novatrials thanks our team and participants for advancing healthcare research in Australia.
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29 April 2026
Wondering why clinical trials require contraception? We explain the safety reasons, which methods are accepted, and what to do if you're planning a pregnancy.
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2 March 2026
Discover what placebos are and why they're essential in clinical trials. Learn how researchers use them to test new treatments and ensure they really work.
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5 February 2026
Learn what a Participant Information and Consent Form (PICF) is, why it matters, and how it protects your rights when participating in research in Australia.
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