Refer a Patient to Linear Clinical Trials
Connect your patients with innovative clinical research opportunities. Our streamlined medical referral process makes it simple for clinicians to refer eligible patients to participate in clinical trials at Linear.
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As a clinician, referring your patients through Linear’s patient referral program can provide them with access to innovative therapies not yet available in standard care. This simple and transparent patient referral process helps connect eligible individuals to clinical trials that are critical in evaluating the safety and efficacy of new treatments.
Participation in early phase clinical trials offers more potential for clinical benefit than is commonly believed, largely due to the development of modern cancer drugs such as targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and new combination treatments.
With internationally recognised Medical Directors, Professor Michael Millward and Professor Chan Cheah, overseeing Linear’s research, there are multiple ways to partner with us. Use our convenient patient referral form to provide your patients access to world-class studies.
How it Works
Step by step process
Step 1.
Identify Eligible Patients
Review Linear’s list of active studies and identify patients who may benefit from participating in a clinical trial.
Step 2.
Submit the Referral Form
Complete our secure online medical referral form. Our clinical team will assess eligibility and contact your patient directly.
Step 3.
Patient Screening and Consultation
We’ll coordinate initial screening, tests, and consultations to ensure the trial is appropriate and safe for your patient.
Step 4.
Ongoing Communication and Results
You’ll remain informed throughout the patient referral process with regular updates on your patient’s participation and progress.
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Clinicians Frequently asked questions
Why should I refer my patient to a clinical trial?
Clinical trials offer access to innovative therapies that may not be available through standard care. Referring patients can improve outcomes, provide additional monitoring, and contribute to the advancement of medical science. They give patients the opportunity to receive advanced treatments that could become the next standard of care, not only when other options have failed but also when early access may offer meaningful benefits.
Will I lose my patient if I refer them to a trial?
No. You remain your patient’s primary clinician. We respect the trust you’ve built and work collaboratively with you to ensure your patient receives the best possible care under your guidance. Our team will keep you informed of the patient’s progress and refer them back to you once they complete or withdraw from the trial.
How do I find suitable trials for my patients?
Linear is the leading provider of cancer trials in Western Australia. You can search all our trials currently recruiting patients via . Alternatively you can search for an oncology solid tumour trial via https://cancertrialswa.zepli.com.au/
What are the eligibility criteria for trials?
Each trial has specific inclusion/exclusion criteria based on disease stage, and clinical status. These are designed to ensure patient safety and data integrity. You can search all our trials currently recruiting patients and their eligibility criteria via .
What are the benefits of a clinical trial for my patient?
Patients taking part in a clinical trial often benefit from a greater degree of clinical oversight and monitoring of their disease by their healthcare team, for example more frequent visits and more thorough assessments of their disease status. Advances in trial design and targeted therapies mean that patients sometimes experience benefits beyond those traditionally seen in early-phase research.
For some patients who are perhaps unable to access alternative treatment options, or where existing medicines have failed to provide benefit, clinical trials can enable earlier access to new, innovative medicines. Additionally, supporting clinical trials helps progress scientific understanding of medicine and improves healthcare options for future generations across the globe.