Mr Thomas Hamborg

Profile

I am a senior statistician in the Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit with a background in medical statistics and a first degree in Mathematics. I have extensive experience working in an academic clinical trials environment.

Research

Research Interests:

My research interests are in design, conduct and analysis of RCTs

Research Groups:

• Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit, QMUL
• Research Design Service

Publications

• Giacco D, Chevalier A, Patterson M et al. (2021). Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a structured social coaching intervention for people with psychosis (SCENE): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050627

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/75867
• Turner EL, Platt AC, Gallis JA et al. (2021). Completeness of reporting and risks of overstating impact in cluster randomised trials: a systematic review. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(21)00200-X

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/73334
• Lim K, Ting SMS, Hamborg T et al. (2020). Cardiovascular Functional Reserve Before and After Kidney Transplant. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2019.5738

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/65486
• Nibali L, Koidou V, Salomone S et al. (2019). Minimally invasive non-surgical vs. surgical approach for periodontal intrabony defects: A randomised controlled trial. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3544-8

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/60505
• Nibali L, Koidou VP, Hamborg T et al. (2019). Empirical or microbiologically-guided systemic antimicrobials as adjuncts to non-surgical periodontal therapy? a systematic review.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13164

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/58976
• Priebe S, Chevalier A, Hamborg T et al. (2019). Effectiveness of a volunteer befriending programme for patients with schizophrenia: randomised controlled trial.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2019.42

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/56233
• McAloon CJ, Barwari T, Hu J et al. (2018). Characterisation of circulating biomarkers before and after cardiac resynchronisation therapy and their role in predicting CRT response: the COVERT-HF study.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2018-000899

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/49532
• McGregor G, Ennis S, Powell R et al. (2018). Feasibility and effects of intra-dialytic low-frequency electrical muscle stimulation and cycle training: A pilot randomized controlled trial.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200354

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/42708
• Rogan A, McCarthy K, McGregor G et al. (2017). Correction: Quality of life measures predict cardiovascular health and physical performance in chronic renal failure patients.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189382

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31971
• Rogan A, McCarthy K, McGregor G et al. (2017). Quality of life measures predict cardiovascular health and physical performance in chronic renal failure patients.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183926

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31969
• McAloon CJ, Ali D, Hamborg T et al. (2017). Extracellular cardiac matrix biomarkers in patients with reduced ejection fraction heart failure as predictors of response to cardiac resynchronisation therapy: a systematic review.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2017-000639

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31967
• Ennis S, McGregor G, Hamborg T et al. (2017). Randomised feasibility trial into the effects of low-frequency electrical muscle stimulation in advanced heart failure patients.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016148

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31310
• Nanton V, Appleton R, Dale J et al. (2017). Integrated Care in Prostate Cancer (ICARE-P): Nonrandomized Controlled Feasibility Study of Online Holistic Needs Assessment, Linking the Patient and the Health Care Team.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.2196/resprot.7667

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/33986
• Robertson W, Fleming J, Kamal A et al. (2017). Randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of the 'Families for Health' programme to reduce obesity in children. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-311514

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31311
• Ennis SASA, Mcgregor G, Hamborg T et al. (2017). Randomised pilot study into the effects of low frequency electrical muscle stimulation in advanced heart failure patients. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: doi

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/33763
• Robertson W, Fleming J, Kamal A et al. (2017). Randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 'Families for Health', a family-based childhood obesity treatment intervention delivered in a community setting for ages 6 to 11 years.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.3310/hta21010

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/33783
• McAloon CJ, Boylan LM, Hamborg T et al. (2016). The changing face of cardiovascular disease 2000–2012: An analysis of the world health organisation global health estimates data. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.026

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/34565
• McGregor G, Nichols S, Hamborg T et al. (2016). High-intensity interval training versus moderate-intensity steady-state training in UK cardiac rehabilitation programmes (HIIT or MISS UK): study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012843

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31964
• Hee SW, Hamborg T, Day S et al. (2016). Decision-theoretic designs for small trials and pilot studies: A review. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1177/0962280215588245

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/33263
• Fleming J, Kamal A, Harrison E et al. (2015). Evaluation of recruitment methods for a trial targeting childhood obesity: Families for Health randomised controlled trial. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-1062-x

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31908
• Nanton V, Dale J, James N et al. (2015). Partnership in prostate cancer care: the feasibility of an integrated system to improve patient outcomes and experience (the I-Care-P study). nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: doi

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Ting SMS, Hamborg T, McGregor G et al. (2015). Reduced Cardiovascular Reserve in Chronic Kidney Failure: A Matched Cohort Study. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2015.02.335

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Taylor-Phillips S, Ogboye T, Hamborg T et al. (2015). The relationship between socio-economic status and cancer detection at screening. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1117/12.2075893

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Stallard N, Hamborg T, Parsons N et al. (2014). Adaptive designs for confirmatory clinical trials with subgroup selection. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1080/10543406.2013.857238

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Ting SMS, Iqbal H, Kanji H et al. (2014). Functional cardiovascular reserve predicts survival pre-kidney and post-kidney transplantation. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2013040348

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Kassavou A, Turner A, Hamborg T et al. (2014). Predicting maintenance of attendance at walking groups: Testing constructs from three leading maintenance theories. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1037/hea0000015

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Kassavou K, Turner A, Hamborg T et al. (2013). Predicting maintenance of attendance at walking groups: Testing three leading maintenance theories. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: doi

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Ting SMS, Iqbal H, Hamborg T et al. (2013). Reduced Functional Measure of Cardiovascular Reserve Predicts Admission to Critical Care Unit following Kidney Transplantation. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064335

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/32339
• Robertson W, Stewart-Brown S, Stallard N et al. (2013). Evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Families for Health V2 for the treatment of childhood obesity: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-81

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/32324
• Broome MR, Zányi E, Hamborg T et al. (2013). A high-fidelity virtual environment for the study of paranoia.. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1155/2013/538185

  
  

  QMRO: https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/31910
• Powell J, Hamborg T, Stallard N et al. (2013). Effectiveness of a web-based cognitive-behavioral tool to improve mental well-being in the general population: Randomized controlled trial. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.2196/jmir.2240

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Powell J, Hamborg T, Stallard N et al. (2012). Effectiveness of an internet-delivered cognitive-behavioural aid to improve mental wellbeing: a randomised controlled trial. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(13)60359-1

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Putz R, Clarke A, Hamborg T et al. (2011). What factors are associated with a validated measure of mental wellbeing in the general population in Coventry? A stratified random cross sectional survey. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.143586.31

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref
• Hamborg T, Kleffe J (2006). MPI-ClustDB: A fast string matching strategy utilizing parallel computing. nameOfConference

  
  

  DOI: doi

  
  

  QMRO: qmroHref