Novatrials

28/02/2026

Graves’ Disease clinical trial.

At Novatrials, we are seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical study of a potential new treatment for Graves’ Disease.

Do you have diagnosed Graves’ Disease? Click to find out more and register for our clinical trial. https://loom.ly/BeB9pLo

This study has been approved by Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee.

27/02/2026

Want to participate in heart disease clinical research and help find a potential new treatment?

Novatrials is enrolling volunteers with heart disease in a clinical study of a potential new treatment that may help improve heart health outcomes. https://loom.ly/e8T8w3c

You may be eligible to join the study if you:
• are overweight and aged over 45 years
• have been diagnosed with blocked arteries, heart attack or stroke.

Click to find out more or register for this Charlestown-based study.

This study has been approved by Monash Health Human Research Ethics Committee.

27/02/2026

Want to participate in panic disorder clinical research and help find a potential new treatment? The treatment combines two medications that are already approved for other conditions but not currently approved for use in panic disorder.

You may be eligible to join the study if you:
• are aged 18 to 65 years
• suffer from recurring panic attacks (at least 2 within the past 6 weeks)
• can attend 6 clinic visits in Charlestown and additional phone/video calls over the 15-week study period.

Click to find out more and register for the Newcastle-based study. https://loom.ly/uuWEMAs

This study has been approved by Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee.

26/02/2026

💤 Australian researchers have discovered that a simple saline nasal spray could help thousands of children sleep better and potentially avoid surgery altogether.

A clinical trial led by Monash University and Melbourne's leading children's hospitals found that 50% of children with obstructive sleep apnoea improved with nasal spray treatment over 12 weeks, eliminating the need for specialist care or tonsil removal.

This is the power of clinical trials: testing simple, accessible solutions that can transform everyday health care. What seems ordinary—a saline spray from your local chemist—becomes life-changing when rigorously tested and proven effective.

Australian researchers continue to lead the way in practical, patient-focused medical research that makes a real difference to families.

Read more: https://loom.ly/DemhlBE

26/02/2026

What a great morning hosting members of the Health and Medtech Industry Cluster (HMIC) at our Charlestown facility! 🏥

It was fantastic to showcase what we're building here in the Hunter, and the conversations already have us excited about what's ahead. Together, we're committed to raising the region's profile as a genuine contributor to health and medtech, both nationally and internationally.

HMIC is an economic diversification initiative of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter.

24/02/2026

We are seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical study of a potential treatment for Prurigo Nodularis. Click to find out more. https://loom.ly/xde4PXk

Novatrials is a leading clinical trial centre with a passion to bring new medical treatments to the people of the Hunter Region.

This study has been approved by Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee.

24/02/2026

Congratulations to Lexie Prior and Alice DuBery, who have progressed from Clinical Trial Assistants to Clinical Trial Coordinators!

Both saw their first participants as Coordinators this month – a fantastic achievement and well-deserved step forward in their careers.

We're excited to see them thrive in their new roles! 🤩

23/02/2026

If you have high cholesterol, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical study, based in Charlestown, to help find a possible new treatment for elevated Lipoprotein(a). https://loom.ly/RvIqAlM

You may be eligible to join the study if you:
• are over 50 years of age
• have no prior incidences of heart attack or stroke
• have elevated cholesterol, despite taking cholesterol lowering medication, or have a family history of high cholesterol.

Participants receive study medication and care from a team of health professionals.

This study has been approved by Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee.

22/02/2026

🤔 What's a PICF and why should you care?

If you've ever been invited to participate in research, whether at uni, in a clinical trial, or for a community project, you need to know about Participant Information and Consent Forms (PICFs).

These documents protect your rights and ensure you're making informed choices. Find out what to look for 👉 https://loom.ly/VPbeSi0

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.

19/02/2026

We’re looking for people with knee osteoarthritis to participate in a Newcastle-based clinical study of a potential new treatment. https://loom.ly/eL5ZXZg

You may qualify if you:
• have had knee osteoarthritis for at least 6 months
• experience moderate to severe pain
• have not found relief from previous treatments.

Eligible participants receive study medication and professional care at no cost.

This study has been approved by Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee.

19/02/2026

🥜 Australian researchers at Nepean Blue Mountains Health have made an unexpected discovery that could reshape how we treat food allergies and beyond.

In a clinical trial exploring peanut allergy treatment, they found that a gut-friendly dietary fibre strengthened the immune system's "peacekeepers"—cells that help prevent allergic overreactions. These immune changes persisted for weeks after treatment stopped, opening exciting new pathways for safer, more natural therapies.

This is clinical research in action—testing hypotheses, discovering the unexpected, and building the evidence base for tomorrow's treatments. Australian scientists continue to be at the forefront of translating innovative ideas into real-world solutions for patients.

Read more: https://loom.ly/H-b5S2E

A new clinical study co-led by Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District based researchers Dr Gabriela Pinget and Dr Duan Ni and supervised by Professor Ralph Nanan has uncovered an unexpected discovery in the quest to make food allergy treatments safer and more effective: a gut-friendly dietary f...

17/02/2026

Novatrials is a leading clinical trial centre with a passion to bring new medical treatments to the people of the Hunter Region.

We're seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical trial of a potential new treatment Alopecia Areata.
Click to find out more>>> https://loom.ly/AHACFt4

This study has been approved by Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee.