Clinical Trials

The aim of this course is to develop a robust, expanding base of well-trained clinical researchers by providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to design, conduct, and report better clinical trials. Mentor: Prof. Ashraf Nabhan Who should apply for this course? The course is restricted to GCC clinicians and researchers. Course outline … Continue reading Clinical Trials

Knowledge Utilization Survey

Please help us to study the utilization of the STAndards for the Reporting of Diagnostic accuracy studies. The survey includes questions to assess the following stages of Knowledge utilization: Reception: Receiving information/information is within reach Cognition: Read, digest, and understand information Discussion: Altering frames of reference to the new information Reference: Information influences action/adoption of information Adoption: Influences … Continue reading Knowledge Utilization Survey

Standards for the conduct of systematic reviews

This course takes a step-by-step approach to the tasks and methods involved in conducting a new systematic review to answer a question about the effects of an intervention. The course is designed for those with an understanding of clinical research but who are new to systematic reviews and those with some experience but who want to learn … Continue reading Standards for the conduct of systematic reviews

Workshop on DTA studies

In current medical practice, new diagnostic tests are developed and introduced at a fast rate. A rigorous evaluation of diagnostic tests before introduction into clinical practice is imperative. Several potential threats to the internal and external validity of a study on diagnostic accuracy exist. As in any other type of research, flaws in study design can … Continue reading Workshop on DTA studies

Workshop on Observational studies

There are major steps that one must navigate successfully to take a study idea and turn it into a publication that may have an impact on clinical practice. These steps include developing the study question, developing the study plan, implementing the study plan, reporting the results and submitting the manuscript for publication. This workshop takes each of these steps and expands on its important components.

Per Protocol Analysis

Per Protocol Analysis is defined as a subset of participants from a randomized controlled who completed the study without any major protocol violations. PP analyses exclude all protocol violators, including anyone who did not adhere to treatment, switched groups, or missed measurements. There is an observed tendency for Per Protocol analyses to favor the experimental … Continue reading Per Protocol Analysis