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RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL COURSE: A Guide to Design, Conduct, Analysis and Interpretation and Reporting 19th September - 23rd September 2011 Oriel College, Oxford About the course: 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 published reports of RCTs Who should attend: The course is aimed at persons 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. For further details please visit www.csm-oxford.org.uk or email Tracy Edward on <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.