Clinical research. Advancing medicine with purpose.
Specialist trials in digestive, liver and metabolic health at the UNSW Health Translation Hub, Randwick.
- Ethics-approved researchEvery study is reviewed by an independent Human Research Ethics Committee before it opens.
- No referral neededRegister your interest yourself. A research coordinator calls you to talk it through.
- One specialist teamClinic care and study visits with the same gastroenterology team, in one place.
Specialist research. Connected care. Better possibilities.
Advantia Clinical Research Centre is a specialist clinical trials site focused on digestive, liver and metabolic health. Based within the UNSW Health Translation Hub in Randwick, we bring specialist clinical expertise, research capability and participant-centred care together in one purpose-built environment.
Our integrated relationship with Advanced Digestive Clinic brings specialist gastroenterology care and clinical research together in a shared clinical environment.
More about AdvantiaSydney, Australia
Nine kilometres from the harbour, inside one of Australia's largest health and research precincts.
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Explore current trials
Nine research areas across digestive, liver and metabolic health. Open your condition to learn more and register your interest.
Coeliac Disease
Research into new approaches for coeliac disease beyond the gluten-free diet.
EoE
Trials targeting the inflammation behind swallowing difficulty in EoE.
MASLD / MASH
New therapies for fatty liver disease, one of Australia's fastest-growing health issues.
Liver Fibrosis & Cirrhosis
Research into slowing and reversing liver scarring.
Obesity & Weight
Trials of new medicines and approaches for sustainable weight management.
GI Motility
Research into conditions affecting how the gut moves food.
Swallowing Disorders
Trials for narrowing of the oesophagus and difficulty swallowing.
IBD: Crohn's & UC
New-generation therapies for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
IBS
Research into real relief for one of the most common gut conditions.
Taking part is simpler than you think
Every trial is approved by an independent Human Research Ethics Committee, participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without affecting your ongoing care.
What is a clinical trial?
Register your interest
Tell us about yourself and your condition in about a minute. No referral needed.
We call you
A research coordinator talks through the study, answers your questions and checks suitability.
Screening visit
You visit us in Randwick for assessments that confirm whether the study is right for you.
Take part, fully supported
Scheduled visits with our specialist team, who monitor your health and wellbeing throughout.
A specialist trial site that answers fast
Principal Investigator-led oversight, purpose-built facilities, ICH-GCP aligned processes and access to one of Sydney's most diverse healthcare catchments, from feasibility and start-up through to close-out.
Why partner with AdvantiaIn the heart of the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct
Advantia sits within the UNSW Health Translation Hub, alongside tertiary hospitals, university research and specialist healthcare networks in one connected precinct.
Open in Google MapsUNSW Health Translation Hub, Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, 55 Botany St, Randwick NSW 2031
Parking
- Prince of Wales Hospital
- Paid parking on Level B3, entry from Hospital Road. About 400m away, a six minute walk.
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- Royal Randwick Shopping Centre
- Free for the first two hours. About 550m away, a seven minute walk.
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- On the street
- Limited parking around the precinct, so it is worth allowing extra time if you are driving.
Public transport
- Light rail
- The L2 line stops at UNSW High Street, a few steps from the hub.
- Bus
- Buses stop at UNSW Gate 8 on High Street, directly outside the precinct. Routes include the 348, 370 and 390X.