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There is a strong history of Australian trials addressing important health care questions by covering a range of diseases, patient groups, prevention and treatment modalities. Trial results can drive change by informing best practice in health care and future research.

In this perspective, we present key findings from a comprehensive report of Australian clinical trial activity from 2006 to 2020. We describe characteristics and trends of Australian trials, make international comparisons, and outline areas for further enquiry or support. Data are sourced from the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) that captures over 95% of registered trials occurring in Australia through trial registration and data feed from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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1. Explain key components of the perspective
2. List main findings
3. Recognise the significance of the perspective.

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Authors: Anna Lene Seidler, Melina L Willson, Mason Aberoumand, Jonathan G Williams, Kylie E Hunter, Angie Barba, R John Simes and Angela Webster

Article Type: Perspective