Why Clinical Trials Matter

May 19, 2017 In Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, International Clinical Trials Day, Public Perceptions, Uncategorized By Janelle Bowden

Using the James Lind scurvy trial to debunk 5 clinical trial myths

May 20 is International Clinical Trials Day. It celebrates the first recognised controlled clinical trial of modern times, where James Lind investigated potential cures of scurvy, and discovered the role of citrus fruits in curing it. It’s a useful trial to celebrate, not just because it...

March 29, 2017 In #AusCT, Clinical Trials, Public Perceptions, Uncategorized By Janelle Bowden

#AusCT 7Apr17: Clinical Trial Participants & Incentives, Rewards, Compensation. What Is OK ?

In the wrap up of the last #AusCT chat, I suggested this chat would focus on Incentives and Conflicts of Interest in clinical trials. As I started to prepare for it however, I decided it was more than we could cover in an hour and...

January 31, 2017 In #AusCT, Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, Uncategorized By Janelle Bowden

Why, What, When, Who, How to Inform the Public About Clinical Trials: #AusCT chat 3Feb17

The past weekend I was reminded of how clinical trials can help change lives. I was lucky enough to get away with my family for a long weekend break by the seaside. One evening, as my husband was cooking our dinner on a BBQ beside...