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Research Methods for Clinical Trials
25th-27th November 2002
Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
University of Birmingham

Background
There is a need to train existing and potential clinical researchers in the
design, management, analysis and interpretation of randomised clinical
trials. The Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit has established a course in
research methods for clinical trials which is designed to help researchers
apply the most effective practical methods to answer key problems in
clinical and other health care.

Curriculum
The course will consist of a series of talks and workshops that will
concentrate on the practicalities of developing and running a randomised
clinical trial.  Subjects covered include: 	
Choosing the question: systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Trial design: large simple trials and other designs
Statistical analysis for non-statisticians
Protocol development
Practical procedures for running a trial
Computerised trial management
Critical appraisal of published work
Quality of life studies
Health economics
Research Governance considerations
Funding and research costs

Who should attend
The course is designed to appeal to a broad audience ranging from those who
have little experience in clinical trials to those who wish to widen their
knowledge of the conduct of such trials. Attendance would be appropriate
for:
Clinical researchers who are planning or running a clinical trial.
Medical staff involved in clinical trials who are interested in expanding
their knowledge.
Statisticians/ Trial administrators/ research nurses/ others who wish to
expand their knowledge of clinical trial methodology.

Faculty

Richard Gray (Course Organiser), Professor of Medical Statistics & Director,
University of Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
Gail Green, (Course Organiser),  Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
Stirling Bryan, Health Economics Facility, University of Birmingham
Jane Daniels, Trial Coordinator, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
Robert Hills, Statistician, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
Khalid Khan, Senior Lecturer, Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mark Nixon, Computer Scientist, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
Howard Shaw, Deputy Director, West Midlands NHS R&D Executive
Rebecca Stowe, Information Scientist, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit
Keith Wheatley, Deputy Director, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit

The Venue
Staff House is situated on the main university campus within easy walking
distance from University station. There is a frequent train service between
New Street and University stations.
There is limited parking around the University Campus, so if you are coming
by car please let us know and we will sort out car parking passes for you.
Overnight accommodation can be arranged on request.

Cost
Researchers from academic and NHS centres will be charged £320 for the 3 day
course, which will cover registration, course materials, teas, coffees,
lunches and the conference dinner.

Enquiries to:
Gail Green, Course Organiser, Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of
Birmingham, Park Grange, 1 Somerset Road, Edgbaston, B15 2RR. Tel: 0121 687
2310, Fax: 0121 687 2313, Email: [log in to unmask]