RPA RPA
Research Ethics and Governance Office

Clinical Trials Review

Clinical Trials Sub-committee (CTSc) of the Sydney Local Health District – Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) – RPAH Zone

Please note:
1. Protocols for clinical trials of new drugs, new indications/routes of administration of approved drugs and therapeutic devices must be submitted to the Clinical Trials Sub-committee (CTSc) in the first instance.  Following review of the protocol by the CTSc, the application will then be forwarded to the HREC for ethical review.

The following checklist may assist researchers in determining whether a study requires Scientific Review. Checklist

2. Please see the "How to Apply" section of the website for guidelines and links to the application process

3. Researchers are also encouraged to attend the monthly drop in clinics (https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/rpa/research/DropInClinicDates.html)