A Practical Guide to Cluster Randomised Trials and Stepped Wedge Design
Registration for this course is now open. See below for more details and to register your place.
CRT Course flyer 2019 [PDF 359KB]
Full course
29th April 2019 - 3rd May 2019
Introductory course
29th April 2019 - 1st May 2019
Advanced course
2nd May 2019 - 3rd may 2019
Overview
This course is based on the book 'A Practical Guide to Cluster Randomised Trials in Health Services Research' by Sandra Eldridge and Sally Kerry. The course incorporates developments in methodology since the book was written and, in particular, now includes substantial material on stepped wedge designs. The course is offered as a three day introductory course; a two day advanced course; or as a comprehensive 5 day course combining the introductory and advanced courses.
Who this course is for
Anyone involved or with an interest in the design, conduct, analysis or reporting of a pragmatic trials in the academic or NHS sector. The course will be of interest to new principal investigators, statisticians, research nurses, PhD students, early career researchers and trial managers.
Introductory course content
The introductory course covers:
- Ethics
- Recruitment
- Piloting
- Introduction to design
- Reporting
- Principles of health economics,
- Avoiding bias and process evaluations
- Introduction to analysis and sample size calculations.
Advanced course content
The advanced course covers
-
Systematic reviews,
-
Health economic analysis
-
Design
-
Analysis
-
Sample size calculations
Previous participants of this course have said:
“A very useful introduction to the key aspects of CRTs. Very well organised and useful course material”
“CRTs are new to me so it was all useful”
“Very enjoyable and informative”
“Exercises were very worthwhile and helpful in consolidating theory. Really appreciated example articles as well. Thank you”
This course is now fully booked. If you would like to be put on the waiting list please email pctu-courses@qmul.ac.uk.
*QMUL staff receive a 33% discount
| Early bird rates (rate ends 18th March 2019) | Standard rates |
|---|---|
| Full course: £785 | Full course: £945 |
| Introductory course: £535 | Introductory course: £685 |
| Advanced Course: £470 | Advanced course: £630 |
