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Description
This module aims to ensure that the students are equipped with practical knowledge of each aspect of the clinical trial lifecycle and propose solutions to any issues/challenges. This will include identifying challenges in trial design, recruitment and randomisation, conduct, data capture, analysis and reporting. Practical examples from the literature will be discussed in a group format which will be supported by exposure to real life scenarios of active trials.
This module will comprise of a log-book based activity where students are set tasks to complete based on the hands-on experience they have gained. Students will be invited to attend trial team and other ICTM meetings, seminars and events. They will also be invited to observe trial oversight committee meetings. These are the key components they would need to report on:
- Trial design - from a practical perspective
- Being able to respond to challenges during trial conduct: attending to patient safety and data and trial integrity
- Critical analysis of the papers resulting from clinical trials - Journal Clubs
- Understanding the reporting of trials - web casts from conferences/public meetings (students will be asked to watch these and then present the summary results as group work)
- Opportunity for Clinical observations (clinics recruiting to trials) at听香港六合彩H and Royal Free Hospital
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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