Guide for setting up teletrials
This Guide provides general information for Sponsors and sites on the additional steps and specific documents required to establish teletrials in Victoria.
The Guide does not cover all the requirements for setting up and conducting clinical trials in Australia. It should be read in conjunction with other publications including the National Teletrials Compendium which consists of the National Principles for Teletrials in Australia and the National Standard Operating Procedures for Clinical Trials, including Teletrials, in Australia.
This Guide reflects current thinking and best practice of the Victorian Teletrials Collaborative (VTC) partners. It provides a set of recommendations and does not constitute legal advice, nor should it be cited as such. As the field of teletrials evolves, the Guide will be updated to reflect emerging insights and experiences.
Teletrial Budget and Costing Guideline - considerations for sponsors
Investing in the teletrial model is an investment in site infrastructure and readiness for future clinical trial opportunities. Benefits include reduced travel for participants resulting in greater compliance, the potential for increased generalizability of results by including a diverse population from remote and rural areas, and an estimated return of $58.00 for every $1 invested in randomized clinical trials. This guideline is available on the Australian Teletrials (National) website.
Resources - Australian Teletrial Program
Evaluation of a trial as a teletrial checklist
Use this checklist to guide decision making about whether a clinical trial is suitable to be conducted as a teletrial.
This evaluation form should accompany the site feasibility for new trials proposing a teletrial or if considering introducing satellite sites into an already approved clinical trial.
Submit this form to the sponsor when seeking approval to have the trial conducted Australian Teletrial Model.
Evaluation of a site as a satellite site checklist
Use this checklist to guide decision making about whether a site is suitable to conduct a clinical trial as a satellite site under the Australian Teletrial Model.
This evaluation form should accompany the site feasibility for new trials proposing a teletrial or if considering introducing satellite sites into an already approved clinical trial.
Submit this form to the sponsor when seeking approval to have the site included as a satellites site under the Australian Teletrial Model.
Other teletrial resources
Teletrial publications and background resources