Clinical Research Methodology

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Key features

Supports clinicians with strategies to improve the impact and influence of their clinical studies

Includes a workbook with keypoints, activities to reinforce the content, and additional online resources

Interactive workshop where the trainer stimulates engagement and discussion with the attendees

Format

1-day live workshop delivered by an expert trainer

Auditorium or classroom style

Available in-person or virtually

Audience

Up to 250 early-career clinical researchers

Masterclass in Clinical Research Methodology

Conducting clinical research has a tremendous impact on patient care and management as well as improving public health. Therefore, it is essential that the study is designed and conducted properly to maximize impact. This one-day workshop aims to give researchers the necessary skills to develop a robust clinical research study that will advance evidence-based medicine. Nature Masterclasses are available in-person and virtually.

Clinical Research Methodology workshop - led by experts

Planning a clinical study

Discusses how to properly choose a research question that is necessary for the field
Reviews efficient literature searching strategies and how to stay up-to-date
Discusses focusing the research problem in a manageable and realistic manner
Reviews different primary and secondary outcomes related to the research question that should be the focus of the study

Choosing the right study design

Covers how to identify which study design is appropriate for the research problem and outcome
Briefly introduces systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, case-controlled studies, cross-sectional studies, and case reports/series
Highlights the advantages and limitations of the above that should be considered
Discusses RCTs, given their important impact in clinical research

Avoiding common biases in your study design

Emphasises the importance of a robust study design to increase the chance of publication as well as clinical impact
Discusses a number of common biases in clinical studies, such as selection bias, measurement bias, attrition bias, and selective reporting and publishing bias
Reviews strategies to minimise these biases in the study, to improve the overall robustness of the research study

Collecting and analysing data

Discusses how to effectively collect data during the study and how to properly manage all files to ensure that they are easily accessible and understandable
Reviews how to store the data both during and after the study that will be essential during or after publication
Reviews some available data repositories that can help researchers achieve long-term secure archiving

One of the amazing workshop that i ever attended in clinical research, I am really impressed how the speaker mastering the content so to deliver it in this highly elegant way.