WHY PARTICIPATE IN A CLINICAL TRIAL?
At Ophthalmic Trials Australia, we are committed to advancing eye care through innovative, ethically conducted research. By taking part in a clinical trial, you are not only helping to improve future treatments, you may also benefit personally. One of our goals is to make a difference to patients lives and improve the future quality of care available.
Benefits of Participating
🔬 Access to Cutting-Edge Treatments
You may receive new treatments, devices, or therapies before they are widely available—offering potential benefits when standard treatments are limited or ineffective. If not you then someone else will receive this treatment. You would be a part of the forefront of bringing new and innovative treatments, devices or therapies. Even if you do not receive the treatment, you are helping push for this investigational treatment to be accessible to anyone else suffering with the same symptoms as you. At the end of the day these treatments will benefit many others once it passes through the stringent regulatory processes.
👁 Specialist Eye Care
Participants are closely monitored by our experienced clinical team, with regular assessments and personalised attention throughout the study. Our team consists of OD’s, MD’s, Ophthalmologists, and allied health professionals. We urge you to ask questions and alert us of any changes. Our contact lines with you would be open 24/7 if you have an emergency.
🤝 Contribute to Medical Progress
Your involvement plays a vital role in helping researchers and doctors better understand, prevent, and treat eye diseases—benefiting future patients in Australia and around the world.
💸 No Cost to Participate
Clinical trials are voluntary to join. Study-related tests, treatments, and visits are covered, and you may be reimbursed for travel or time.
✅ Safe, Voluntary, and Regulated
All our trials are approved by independent ethics committees and governed by Australian privacy and safety laws. OTA has highly regulated external and internal governance. Participation is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without affecting your standard care.
Join us in shaping the future of eye health
To learn more about our current trials or check your eligibility, contact us today.
What to Expect in a Clinical Trial
Participating in a clinical trial may sound complex, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Here’s a simple overview of what happens during the process:
1. Information & Consent
Our friendly study team will walk you through the details of the trial, answer your questions, and explain what participation involves.
If you decide to take part, you’ll be asked to sign an ethics-approved informed consent form before any testing begins. This ensures you understand your rights and the trial procedures. You will be given adequate time to go over this information and you may wish to discuss this with a significant other, doctor and/or specialist.
2. Screening & Eligibility
After providing consent, you’ll undergo a screening visit to determine if the study is right for you. This may include:
Vision tests and health assessments
Medical history review
Cognitive or physical evaluations
Each trial has specific inclusion and exclusion criteria—these might relate to age, stage of disease, medications, or other medical factors.
3. Baseline Visit
If you meet the criteria, your first study visit—called the baseline visit—is scheduled. Here, we conduct further testing to gather initial data before any treatment begins.
4. Treatment Assignment
Participants are randomly assigned to a treatment or control group. You may receive the study medication, a placebo, or a currently approved treatment, depending on the study design. There are multiple study designs and this will be very clear to each participant before study commencement.
5. Ongoing Participation
You’ll follow the trial procedures and attend regularly scheduled visits at our research site. These may include:
Vision assessments
Physical and medical exams
Study-related discussions with clinical staff
You’ll may be asked to keep a study diary to record any symptoms, dosing times, side effects, or questions. This helps our team track your experience and ensures your safety is continuously monitored.
6. Regular Healthcare Continues
You’ll still see your regular GP or eye care provider throughout the trial. It’s a good idea to let them know you’re participating—they may want to coordinate with our team to support your overall care. You can discuss this with the Principal Investigator who you will meet at you visits.
Our priority is your safety, comfort, and care.
Clinical trials are an important step in improving treatments—and your participation helps shape the future of eye health. If you’re interested in joining a study or want to learn more, contact us today.