Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trials Network
Connecting knowledge for better mental health outcomes
Australia’s first clinical trial network for adult mental health
Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trials Network (MAGNET) is Australia's first clinical trials network focused on adult mental health. Our network of world-leading researchers, carers, insurers, lived-experience experts and First Nations representatives aims to support transformative research that addresses major unmet needs in mental health by facilitating collaborative, large-scale trials.
Our research capabilities
MAGNET provides researchers with resources informed by current best practice to design, develop and coordinate clinical trials. These resources include access to world-leading health economists and statisticians with expertise in mental health clinical trials, assessment training guidelines and materials, data safety and management boards, and guidance on ethics.
Our trial endorsement service
We offer a peer-review service to the research community to support better funding opportunities for researchers. A trial endorsed by MAGNET will strengthen mental health research in Australia and encourage collaboration, innovation and advancement.
Join a national network of mental health experts
Become a member of MAGNET and access a range of clinical health resources and engage with a national network of mental health organisations.
By creating lasting forums of knowledge and expertise, MAGNET will drive prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and recovery in mental health and also provide the very costly, specialised resources needed to run the most ambitious, diverse clinical trials.
Head of the Deakin Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation
Our researchers
We are a nationwide clinical trials network of over 450 world-leading representatives from mental health institutions, health services, industry bodies and consumer groups. Our members include researchers, carers, insurers, lived-experience experts and First Nations representatives.
Our partners
We are proud to say that we have the nation’s largest concentration of experience and expertise in conducting clinical trials in mental health, with over 55 leading mental health institutions, health services and lived experience partners joining forces.
Featured projects
Our resources and expansive network support the translation of innovative mental health research into clinical trials that make a positive impact on society.
Hearts and Minds clinical trial
The Hearts and Minds clinical trial aims to determine whether metformin or atorvastatin help to reduce symptoms of major depression and improve quality of life. It utilises discoveries from stem cell based preclinical drug discovery platforms.
HARMON-E trial
The HARMON-E trial is a group-based, telehealth clinical trial designed to support positive lifestyle changes to improve mental health for adults who are experiencing depression or bipolar disorder.
Contact us
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you learn more about MAGNET.
+61 3 4215 3320
