Trials Methodology: A Podcast

In this final episode of the podcast series, Ella talks to Dr Sadia Ahmed, who has recently finished her PhD at the University of Leeds. Sadia’s PhD investigated the methods and strategies used to measure and optimise the implementation of complex interventions within the context of trials. Read more about the Study Within A Trial (SWAT) that Sadia carried out here: https://journals.sagepub.com/do...

In this student spotlight episode, Georgiana talks to Azar who is a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen. Her research is about how to design clinical trials that are more inclusive and reflective of the populations they aim to serve. Her work focuses on helping researchers think beyond broad diversity aims and consider intersectionality.   You can learn more about Azar’s work by visiting her...

In this student spotlight episode, Ella talks to Non Davies who is a PhD student at the University of Bangor.  Non’s PhD is looking at medication adherence, and she’s currently looking at medication adherence in the run-in phase of trials.  We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks...

This week, Georgiana talks to Professor Kerry Hood about the Who of Trials Methodology. This episode looks at the different perspectives which are important to hear throughout the trial design process, and the importance of considering who the results of a trial will impact. Kerry is a professor of Trials at Cardiff University, and also the Dean of Research and Innovation.  Find Kerry on BlueSky :...

In this student spotlight episode, Georgiana talks to Sophie who is a statistician by background and is currently studying at the University of Aberdeen. She researches how we can better inform the decisions trial teams make on missing data in clinical trials, particularly exploring how patients can be part of those decisions!  Find Sophie on LinkedIn /  BlueSky   /  Staff Page We love to hear wha...

This week, Ella talks to Will Cragg about the How of trials methodology. Specifically, how can we ensure trials are being conducted as planned. Will is a Quality Assurance Manager and Methodology Lead for Trial Conduct at the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials research.  Find out more about the Persevere project here: https://persevereprinciples.org/ We love to hear what you think! Email us here:...

In this student spotlight, Georgiana talks to Ella Howes who is based the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research. Ella’s PhD is looking at what trialists need consider when adapting a complex intervention for remote delivery.   This podcast was recorded while Ella was in her first year – she’s now a few months into her second year and (as expected) lots has changed!  Find Ella on LinkedIn We...

We’re back! After a little pause in the release of the episodes we have some more for you (how exciting!).  This week Ella talks to Professor Declan Devane about the Why of Trials Methodology. So essentially – why should we care? Why is trials methodology so important? Professor Declan Devan is a Professor of Health Research Methodology at the University of Galway and Scientific Director of the HR...

In this student spotlight episode, Ella talks to Frank You who is a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen. Frank’s PhD is all about how we can apply behavioural science to the design and delivery of low carbon trials. This is the last episode of part one of this series about Trials Methodology. Keep an eye out for part two which will be released in the New Year!   Read the protocol of Frank’s...

This week, Georgiana talks to Morgaine Stiles about the How of Trials Methodology. This episode is all about how a trial manager brings all the different parts of conducting a trial together.  Morgaine is a trial manager at the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU). She is also a part-time PhD student, on our very own TMRP DTP! Her project will look at...

In this student spotlight episode, Georgiana talks to Alice Toader who is at the University of Liverpool. Her PhD is all about the ways researchers can use routinely collected medical data within trials. Alice is in her 3rd and final year of study. Alice had two (!) papers published on the same day back in January. The first is more broadly about the use of healthcare systems data in RCTs (found h...

This week, Ella talks to Professor Marion Campbell about the When of Trials Methodology. This episode looks at when we should be thinking about methodology in a trial (and why the ‘when’ is so important!).  Professor Marion Campbell is a Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Aberdeen. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.  Find Marion on X: @MarionKCampbell...

In this student spotlight episode, Ella talks to Hadeel Hussein who is a PhD student at the University of Glasgow. Hadeel’s PhD is all about how we can manage multiple outcomes in trials. Connect with Hadeel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadeel-s-hussein-902352130/ We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):...

This week, Georgiana talks to Professor Shaun Treweek about the Why of Trials Methodology. This episode looks at why trials methodology is important, and why members of the public should care.  Shaun is a professor of Health Services Research at the University of Aberdeen. He also leads Trial Forge, which aims to make randomised trials more efficient.  Find out more about Trial Forge here Find Sha...

In this student spotlight episode, Ella talks to Georgiana Synesi who is at the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU). Georgiana’s PhD is all about making cancer trials more inclusive. Georgiana is now in her final year of study and is busy conducting her own recruitment study whilst trying to write her thesis!  Find Georgiana on X: @GSynesi We love to...

This week, Ella talks to Professor Paula Williamson about the What of Trials Methodology. So essentially – what actually is it!? Professor Paula Williamson is a professor of Medical Statistics at the University of Liverpool. She is also lead of both the MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership (TMRP) and the TMRP Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP).  Paula also co-founded the COMET initiat...

Welcome to the first, introductory episode of this podcast series all about Trials Methodology! In this episode Ella Howes and Georgiana Synesi give a little flavour of what’s to come (how exciting!). Make sure you follow (subscribe?!) so you’re ready for the first episode that will be coming out very very soon!  We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Mus...