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Our Capabilities
Built for the rigour of Clinical Research
From feasibility through close-out, every aspect of our site is built to deliver on sponsor expectations: Fast start-ups, motivated participant pool, accredited delivery, and uncompromising quality.
Phase 1b-4
Trial phase capability
350,000+
Patient database
60+ years
Combined research experience
Your trial journey at CTI
A coordinated process from first contact to close-out. Here's what to expect at every stage.
1
Feasibility & CDA
When you contact CTI about a new study, our Operations Team coordinates the initial feasibility assessment, working with our Investigators where needed. We review your protocol synopsis against our patient database, infrastructure, and team capabilities. Allowing us to provide honest, evidence-based feedback before either side commits.
- CDA execution: 3-7 business days
- Electronic (dropbox sign) or wet ink signatures accepted.
- Expedited review available on request
- Single point of contact for all feasibility queries
2
Site qualification
Once feasibility is confirmed, we move into qualification. Our team prepares investigator CVs, AHPRA registrations, GCP and protocol training records, and study-specific worksheets. We also confirm equipment compatibility, system access (EDC, IRT, ePRO, CTMS), and document delivery preferences (paper, eISF, or hybrid).
- Investigator CVs updated every 2 years; available on request
- All staff hold current ICH-GCP E6 (R3) certification
- IATA Dangerous Goods accreditation for sample shipping
- AHPRA-verified investigators with central registration storage
3
Contracts & budget negotiation
We follow Medicines Australia standard requirements for CTRAs and indemnities. Our Operations Manager coordinates contract negotiation directly with sponsors and CROs, with a goal of efficient, fair execution. CTI accepts both monthly invoicing and Recipient Created Tax Invoices (RCTI), and we're flexible on milestone-based or activation-based payment schedules.
- First contract review: 10–15 business days
- Medicines Australia standard CTRAs accepted
- Standard payment terms: NET 30
- Site fee schedule available on request
- Flexible invoicing: standard, milestone, or RCTI
4
Ethics & governance submission
Our Project Officer manages HREC submission to Bellberry, our preferred independent ethics committee. Our internal Research Governance Office handles site-level governance review. Both pathways run in parallel where possible, minimising the time from contract execution to site activation.
- Bellberry HREC turnaround: ~20 days (average)
- Internal governance review: 24–48 hours
- Lead HREC site capability (study-by-study)
- Ethics and governance pathways run in parallel
5
Site initiation & activation
Site Initiation Visits are coordinated through CTI Administration with at least 2–3 weeks' notice. We support both on-site SIVs (preferred for IMP handling, devices, and pharmacy onboarding) and virtual SIVs for low-risk studies. The PI attends 30–60 minutes minimum, with the Study Coordinator joining the full session. Study equipment is received, verified, and stored according to sponsor requirements.
- SIV scheduling: 2–3 weeks' notice required
- Both on-site and virtual SIV formats supported
- Pharmacy initiation: joint or separate session
- Equipment verified within 1 business day of receipt
- Temperature storage: 2–8°C, ≤–20°C, ≤–80°C with continuous monitoring
6
Conduct, monitoring & close out
Once activated, recruitment begins via our 350,000+ participant database, GP referral network, and targeted outreach. Visits run from our purpose-built clinic with on-site affiliated pathology, radiology, pharmacy, and other services. Monitoring visits are accommodated 2–4 weeks in advance with private monitoring rooms, fast Wi-Fi, and printer access. Remote monitoring is fully supported. At close-out, source verification, query resolution, and document archiving are handled with the same rigour as start-up.
- Monitoring visits booked 2–4 weeks in advance
- Standard monitoring hours: 9am–5pm Mon–Fri
- Remote monitoring fully supported (no extra fees for standard activities)
- Private monitoring room with reliable Wi-Fi and printers
- Off-site archiving for 15 years (or per sponsor/HREC)
Therapeutic areas
Our team has experience supporting clinical trials across these focus areas. We work with sponsors across multiple therapeutic specialties. Get in touch if your area isn't listed.
FEATURED FOCUS AREA
Endocrinology & Metabolic
Diabetes · Obesity · Gout · Lipid · Thyroid Disorders
Vaccines
Covid-19 · Influenza · Pneumococcal · HPV
Respiratory
Covid-19 · Asthma · COPD
Women's Health
Menopause · HRT · Reproductive health · Women's wellbeing
Mental Health
Depression · Anxiety · Panic Disorder · PTSD · Bipolar · Wellbeing
Sports Medicine
PRP · Joint injections · Soft tissue injuries
Cardiovascular
Hypertension · Lipid Management · Stroke
Pain Management
Migraine · Chronic pain · Neuropathic pain · Musculoskeletal pain
Diagnostic Studies
Diagnostic Swabs · Wearables · Biomarkers · Device trials
Purpose-built infrastructure
Our Torquay site is designed for clinical research. Every detail from temperature-controlled IP storage to fully equipped treatment rooms, supports delivering trials to ICH-GCP standards.
1 - TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED IP & SAMPLE STORAGE
Multiple temperature ranges. Continuous monitoring
Pharmaceutical-grade storage with documented accountability. Our IP storage is monitored continuously with Wi-Fi enabled loggers, alarmed for excursions, and managed via documented SOPs.
- 2–8°C pharmacy refrigerator
- ≤–20°C secure laboratory freezer
- ≤–80°C secure ultra-low freezer
- Secure ambient-temperature storage
- Continuous Wi-Fi temperature loggers
- Excursion management SOPs
2 - LAB & SAMPLE PROCESSING
Validated workflows for audit-ready sampling.
Our processing area handles biological samples with the rigour sponsors expect: Refrigerated centrifuge, laboratory incubator, dedicated PPE-equipped bench space, and IATA-accredited team for shipping.
- Refrigerated centrifuge
- Laboratory incubator
- Dedicated laboratory with PPE
- IATA Dangerous Goods accredited team
- On-site Melbourne Pathology (NATA-accredited)
- Routine calibration & maintenance
3 - CLINICAL PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT
Fully equipped for protocol delivery.
Treatment rooms equipped for everything from routine vital signs to investigational product administration. Multiple calibrated devices ensure data quality and patient safety throughout study visits.
- 12-lead ECG's
- IV administration equipment for IP
- Treatment bed
- Pulse oximeters · digital thermometers
- Multiple calibrated medical-grade scales
- Sphygmomanometers in multiple cuff sizes
4 - EMERGENCY & RESUSCITATION
Patient safety, ready at all times.
Comprehensive emergency response capability on-site. Our team is trained, our equipment is maintained, and our protocols are documented, because patient safety isn't optional.
- Defibrillator
- Medical oxygen supply with regulator & flowmeter
- Suction unit
- Nebulisers
- Resuscitation medications on hand
5 - AMENITIES & MONITORING SUPPORT
A site that works for sponsors and participants.
Visiting CTI should feel professional and convenient, for monitors, sponsors, and participants alike. From dedicated monitoring rooms to free parking and an onsite café, every detail is considered.
- Private monitoring rooms with high-speed Wi-Fi
- Printer access for monitors
- Comfortable patient waiting/recovery areas
- Consult rooms, treatment room, executive boardroom
- Free undercover parking · disability/lift access
- Onsite café and executive lunchroom
- Secure storage (CTI staff access only)
Quality, regulatory & accreditation
Every detail of our operations meets, or exceeds, the standards sponsors require for global submissions. Our staff hold current accreditations, and our partners are independently accredited at their facility level.
ICH-GCP E6 (R3)
Team-wide certification to current Good Clinical Practice standards.
IATA Dangerous Goods
Certified to handle and ship biological samples globally.
NATA Pathology
On-site Pathology, fully NATA-accredited.
DIAS Radiology
On-Site Radiology, accredited under DIAS.
100% of CTI staff hold current ICH-GCP E6 (R3) certification, with regular refreshers and internal training audits to maintain competency.
Three sites. One coordinated team.
Our Torquay main site is supported by satellite locations in Geelong and Grovedale. With all sites embedded within the Geelong Medical and Health Group network, it gives sponsors broader catchment, integrated GP referral pathways, and operational flexibility across the Geelong and Surf Coast region.
MAIN SITE
Clinical Trials Institute (Torquay Medical Hub)
101/1 Cylinders Drive
Torquay, VIC 3228
Our primary trial facility: Full clinical infrastructure, IP storage, sample processing, and on-site pathology, radiology, and pharmacy partners.
SATELLITE SITE
Myers Street Family Medical Practice
148 Myers Street
Geelong, VIC 3220
Family medical practice satellite: Patient referral pathways, screening visits, and follow-up assessments. Strong GP network across central Geelong.
SATELLITE SITE
The Cottage Medical Centre
222 Torquay Road
Grovedale, VIC 3216
Family medical centre satellite: Community engagement, regional patient access, and southern Geelong catchment.
Ready to discuss your study?
Send us your protocol synopsis or just an outline of your trial, our team will respond with feasibility commentary, indicative timelines, and next steps tailored to your study.