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Overview
This Essentials of Clinical Trials course offered by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine will cover the key issues in design, conduct, analysis and reporting, with a focus on major clinical trials that directly influence clinical practice.
What you will study
- Topics are addressed with perspectives from both public sector research and the pharmaceutical industry.
- In addition to the formal teaching sessions, we will run two optional drop-in sessions on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
- Participants will be able to discuss specific questions about their own research with a member of staff from the Medical Statistics Department or the Clinical Trials Unit.
- We will provide forms for you to submit your questions ahead of the drop-in sessions.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Design of RCT: randomisation, blinding, trial size
- Ethical conduct: participant consent, data monitoring and when to stop early
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Statistical methods for design and analysis
- Alternative designs for clinical trials
- Reporting: how to write, and critique, a clinical trial report
- Clinical trials in practice
- Practical experience in development of a clinical trial protocol.
- (Participants will work in small groups to develop and present trial protocols.)
- Guest lecture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 449 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is relevant to anyone who'd like to get an understanding of the rigorous evaluation of interventions in health care, including clinical research professionals, research managers, statisticians and other scientists with an interest in clinical trials.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1885 GBP / full≈ 1885 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1885 GBP / full≈ 1885 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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