CTC in Learning is an NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) led education initiative aimed at FMH and University of Sydney staff as well as external academics and clinical research professionals. The program provides a convenient and unique forum for academics, researchers and clinical trials professionals to learn from experts in clinical trials science, methodology, and operational research.
CTC in Learning webinars are held fortnightly (approx.) at Wednesday lunchtimes (12:30-1:15 pm).
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DETAILS & REGISTRATION FOR UPCOMING WEBINARS
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SUMMARY & REGISTRATION LINK |
| 20 November | The AuTOMATIC trial: a study protocol for a multi-arm Bayesian adaptive randomised controlled trial of text messaging to improve childhood immunisation coverage |
Grace Currie Research Officer and PhD Student, University of Sydney Senior Program Manager, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
James Totterdell Senior Biostatistician, University of Sydney |
This 10,000-participant adaptative randomised trial compared 12 different SMS reminder content and timing options and control (no SMS) for improving childhood vaccination coverage and timeliness. We expect this to be an exemplar for digital clinical trials due to the innovative statistical approach and infrastructure, enabling high levels of trial automation.
https://events.humanitix.com/ctc-in-learning-the-automatic-trial |
| 27 November | Less is more: the ART and science in reproductive medicine |
Dr Rui Wang is a Senior Research Fellow and NHMRC EL Fellow, co-leading the Next Generation Evidence Synthesis team at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University Sydney. |
From its origins in early case reports to the cutting-edge techniques of today, assisted reproductive technology (ART) has transformed the lives of millions of families worldwide over the past four decades. While ART has faced criticism for its sometimes-wobbly evidence base, we are now witnessing a surge of large randomized trials and meta-analyses that are reshaping the field. In this talk, we will explore a few landmark trials and meta-analyses in ART, highlighting the emerging science behind the “less is more” philosophy in reproductive medicine.
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