CALHN offers services for researchers seeking ethics and/or governance approval. Prior to the commencement of any human research activity in a public health organisation, researchers must obtain approval and authorisation from a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Research Governance Office (RGO).
Ethics reviews consider the ethical acceptability and scientific validity, evaluating benefits and risks of the project to participants while governance reviews consider CALHN's responsibilities of managing the sites, quality, safety, privacy, risk, finances and ethical acceptability of the project.
CALHN Research Services promotes and encourages consumer partnership with all aspects of research, including assisting with identification of research priorities and quality improvement strategies.
Central Adelaide Local Health Network has partnered with ClinTrial Refer to communicate our current clinical trials. Finding an available clinical trial at the Royal Adelaide Hospital or The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is now quick and easy. ClinTrial Refer is free to download and use by healthcare professionals, patients and carers. Visit clintrialrefer.org.au or download the mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.