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RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL COURSE 2016: A Guide to Design, Conduct, Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting

OCTRU

Monday, 26 September 2016 to Friday, 30 September 2016

Pembroke College, University of Oxford, UK

This course provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for the evaluation of healthcare interventions. It will include talks and practicals to give examples and guidance on the methodology of trials using a problem-based learning approach.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Clarify the fundamental principles and practice of RCTs
  • Demonstrate the optimal methodology to use in RCTs based on considerable practical experience and using extensive examples from the literature
  • Examine the critical issues involved in planning, conducting and completing a successful trial
  • Provide a basic understanding of statistical input into RCTs, including analyses frequently used
  • Facilitate critical appraisal of RCTs

COURSE TUTORS

  • Prof Doug Altman, Director, Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford
  • Prof Peter Rothwell, Director, Oxford Stroke Prevention Research Unit, University of Oxford
  • Prof Mike Clarke, Director, MRC All-Ireland Trials Methodology Research Hub, Queen’s University Belfast
  • Dr Jonathan Cook, University Lecturer, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences and Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford.
  • Susan Dutton, Lead Statistician, Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit and Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford
  • Dr Vicki Barber, Hub Manager, Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Oxford
  • Prof Ed Juszczak, Director, National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit, University of Oxford.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is aimed at those planning or actively involved in trials, or individuals interested in furthering their knowledge of trial methodology. Applications are invited from clinical and non-clinical researchers and other professionals allied to medicine. The course provides an overview of clinical trials and would benefit those early in their career or serve as a refresher for more experienced individuals.

FEES

Course fees are £1,350, discounted to £1,250 for those registering before 30 June 2016. Fees include daily lunch and refreshments, a course dinner (Thursday evening), a comprehensive delegate’s pack including all course materials, and your choice between two textbooks.

REGISTRATION

For more information or to request an application form, please contact Jacqueline Wright on rct.course@csm.ox.ac.uk. Places are strictly limited to 45 participants and applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Course registration will close on 1 August 2016 or when the course is full, whichever is sooner.