This time next year we will be wrapping up #ICTMC2026 in Birmingham. I'm already starting to think through ideas for abstracts. What trials methods research do you hope to hear about/present at the conference?
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*New publication*
Interventions to support patient decision making about taking part in health research: A systematic review
doi.org/10.1016/j.pe...
Just out in Patient Education & Counseling
@sydneyhealthliteracylab.org.au @katiegillies.bsky.social
@anniestats.bsky.social gave a great talk on decentralised trials. Main message from PhD review work is there isn't a one size fits all approach. Trial design may need to be contextually determined and responsive to population needs #SCT2025
@liamhbishophealth.bsky.social kicks off his talk at #SCT2025 by thanking the Society for continuing to create space for raising EDI issues in clinical trials through recognition across sessions and committees. And gives a great talk on building trust through community focussed workshops and videos.
One of my 2026 goals is to be more present on BlueSky! Another is to recruit a great candidate to this 4-yr PhD studentship with us at the Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation -applying behavioural science to the design and delivery of clinical trials. Please share. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Using imp sci to consider how actionable regulatory guidance is for diversity in clinical trials. Rebecca Metcalfe highlights that more work is needed to make system-level changes to where and how trials are conducted. Building trusted relationships & enforcing guidance are key next steps #SCT2025
If you want more trials methods research post #SCT2025 please do come to #ICTMC2026 in Birmingham UK 14-17 September. More here ictmc.org
Adwoa Parker walking us through the update of the Cochrane review on interventions to improve recruitment. 7 years & >50 new studies doesn't tell us much more with high certainty. Suggests trialists think carefully about using interventions with no effect (bottom 3 in pic) #SCT2025
Founders Lecture #SCT2025 on DMCs - Thomas Fleming flags the @nihr.bsky.social funded DAMOCLES study that developed a charter for DMCs to support them to do their jobs well. Full paper here www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
See how we can enable lower carbon clinical trials without compromising health outcomes. UCD, University of Liverpool, University of Galway, ICR, the HRB-TMRN, MRC-NIHR TMRP & PPI partners, co-developed this video about Greener Trials. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbgG... #internationalclinicaltrialsday
PhD Project - Improving health by improving trials – applying behavioural science to improve the design and delivery of clinical trials. at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com
Formal monitoring of data from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is becoming more
common. Wide variation exists in the structure and organisation of data monitoring
committees (DMCs), with little gu...
