Launched at the 2010 COSA ASM, Australian Cancer Trials Online (ACTO) is a free, online service developed through a collaboration between Cancer Australia, the University of Sydney, the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry and Cancer Voices, and evaluated through a grant provided by the National Health and Medical Research Council that provides accessible, clear information regarding the latest clinical trials in cancer care, including trials that are currently recruiting new participants. It is updated daily with new information from Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry and ClinicalTrials.gov from the United States.
The site was developed with extensive consultation from consumers across Australia in response to cancer consumers’ long standing desire for easy to access information about cancer clinical trials, and to increase participation rates. It provides an exemplar of consumer involvement in research.
ACTO is for anyone affected by cancer - whether you, your friend or family member - to assist you, together with your cancer specialist, to make decisions about your cancer care options, including clinical trials.