About RDC Clinical

RDC Clinical is a leading clinical research organisation (CRO) based in Brisbane, Australia, specialising in evidence-based trials for complementary medicines, dietary supplements, functional foods, and cosmetic products. We’re committed to bridging innovation and scientific validation—helping bring safe, effective, and well-researched health products to market.

We work closely with sponsors, healthcare professionals, and trial participants to conduct ethically approved, high-quality clinical studies. Our goal is to generate credible data that supports product efficacy, safety, and regulatory compliance, enabling our partners to make informed claims and decisions in the health and wellness sector.

At RDC Clinical, we’re passionate about advancing human health through rigorous science—transforming ideas into proven solutions that improve everyday lives.

What is the research used for?

The research we conduct is used in a number of ways, including:

• to be published in relevant journals to share publicly with the scientific, medical and general community;
• to present to regulatory authorities around the world to assist regulatory compliance and marketing approvals; and
• for product developers to learn more about the performance of their products which assists in further advancements.

What kinds of products are studied?

At RDC we have trials on a wide range of products including:

• TGA listed dietary supplements (including herbs and vitamins)
• Ingredients listed on the ATAGI register.
• Functional foods
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals (no first in human)

We do not conduct studies on products that have not yet been proven safe for human use.

All studies are conducted on either ‘overtly healthy’ or  ‘otherwise healthy’ volunteers in an outpatient model. This means that there are no overnight stays required in our clinic. Study assessments involve in clinic consultations and/or electronic questionnaires that can be completed at home. Where we can, we offer studies that can be completed from anywhere in Australia.

PARTICIPANT INFORMED CONSENT

It is a requirement that every participant in our studies provides informed consent. We provide a Participant Information and Consent form which contains details about the study product and study requirements. In addition, all potential participants will receive a telephone call from one of Trial Coordinators to explain the study and answer questions. Once a person has read and understood the document, and happy to participate, the form is signed.

Our Trial Team

Our Clinical Trial Team is lead by Amanda Rao (RDC Founder & Director). We are a friendly bunch of professionals with extensive experience in designing and running clinical trials. Each study has a Principal Investigator who oversees the trial, and is supported by trial co-ordinators and health professionals.

In addition to our in-house team, we regularly collaborate with academics, scientists and medical professionals who provide their specific expertise to our trials.