TOGA has a commitment to designing, conducting, and publishing top-tier clinical trials that contribute significantly to evidence-based practices in thoracic cancer. We understand the importance of efficient and effective research processes. TOGA also recognises the importance of enabling translational research, either embedded within clinical trials or as standalone studies, which offer to shape knowledge and treatment decisions in thoracic cancers. That’s why we’ve established a review system to ensure only the most feasible and impactful studies are guided by TOGA with a patient-centric lens.
Concept deadlines
New trial and study proposals applications are open all year round. Proposals are reviewed and considered four times a year.
Concepts for next round of review due 11 September
Streamlined Review Process
TOGA’s review process is designed for efficiency. Here’s a quick overview:
- Complete a TOGA concept form and submit your proposal to info@thoraciconcology.org.au
- Contact TOGA if you need statistical support for clinical trial design on info@thoraciconcology.org.au
- Present your research to our Working Groups and receive feedback on feasibility and scientific merit of your proposal.
- Your proposal will be presented by a Working Group chair to the TOGA Scientific Committee for final approval.
Download the full guide and get started on your winning concept outline today.
If you need assistance filling out the form or require statistical support, please contact info@thoraciconcology.org.au or refer to the additional resources below.
The benefits of TOGA’s endorsement
TOGA endorsement signifies the approval of your thoracic oncology research proposal by our esteemed Scientific Committee. This endorsement offers a range of benefits to support your research endeavours:
- Peer and Consumer Review: Your research will be evaluated by a panel of experts in thoracic oncology, including both healthcare professionals and consumer representatives.
- Build a Worldclass Research Program: Engage with TOGA’s multidisciplinary members across expertise in clinical trials, translational research and supportive care to advance thoracic oncology outcomes and research.
- Access to TOGA’s research support: Gain access to services including statistical consultation and national services such as health economics analysis.
- Credibility and Recognition: Leverage TOGA’s reputation for excellence to enhance your research credibility. Showcase TOGA endorsement on your funding applications and publications for a more impactful presentation.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain exposure through the TOGA’s communication channels including website listing, membership mailouts for recruitment assistance, and potential presentations at TOGA meetings.
Requests for surveys distribution to TOGA membership
TOGA may be asked to distribute surveys to the entirety or parts of its membership. Due to the volume of these requests and to ensure TOGA’s membership only receives pertinent and scientifically relevant information any survey intended for distribution will undergo scientific review prior to distribution. TOGA members are encouraged to co-design surveys and related studies through the formal endorsement process, which will receive the full benefits of TOGA endorsement and be prioritised for distribution.
Further information on survey distribution to TOGA’s membership is available in the endorsement policy. Requests can also be made for distribution via TOGA’s social media channels. Please contact info@thoraciconcology.org.au for more information.
Resources
- Clinical Trial Design series: Getting started with investigator-initiated clinical trials: Learn how to design your clinical trial concept
- Design your trial schema: A handy powerpoint slide to mock this up quickly
- Determining your sample size: read this paper before you chat your statistician. Contact TOGA if you need help accessing statistics.
- Mobilising teletrials: More information on teletrials, including TOGA’s teletrial checklist
Clinical Trial Design Series: Turning a concept into a clinical trial: Learn how to turn your endorsed research concept into a clinical trial.
- Cost drivers in multi-site investigator-initiated clinical trials: Think about your potential funding ask and budget
- SPIRIT protocol checklist and Generic protocol template: Tools to help you with clinical trial protocol writing
- Checklist for division of responsibilities in international clinical trials: Start your conversation with the international clinical trial Sponsor, or contact TOGA to do this on your behalf for endorsed clinical trials
- Site feasibility questionnaire: Questions to ask for site selection and estimating recruitment. For endorsed clinical trials, contact TOGA to issue your questionnaire to the membership.
