Module Objective: To examine the key decisions in development, design, delivery and analysis of clinical trials.

 

Module Content: Historical development of clinical trials, phases of clinical trials, design and assessment of clinical trials, practical considerations of clinical trials, issues in the conduct of clinical trials.

 

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Illustrate the historical development and its impact on the conduct of clinical trials.
2. Examine the methodological considerations of formulating a clinical research question.
3. Explain the importance of research objectives and outcomes in the context of clinical trial design.
4. Describe the phases of clinical trials and the requirements for their conduct.
5. Examine the practical considerations of the conduct of clinical trials.
6. Develop the skills of reading a research paper
7. Critically appraise a RCT research paper