Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
Learn essential principles and practices for designing and implementing effective clinical trials, from participant randomization to ethical conduct.
Learn essential principles and practices for designing and implementing effective clinical trials, from participant randomization to ethical conduct.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Clinical Trials Operations Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Evaluate and select appropriate clinical trial designs
Implement effective bias control measures
Design randomization and masking procedures
Define and measure trial outcomes
Conduct ethical participant recruitment
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This course includes:
3.3 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers fundamental aspects of clinical trial design and implementation. Students learn essential skills in bias control, randomization techniques, masking procedures, and outcome definition. The curriculum includes ethical considerations in participant recruitment, informed consent processes, and retention strategies, preparing learners for successful clinical trial management.
Bias Control: Randomization and Masking
Module 1 · 46 Minutes to complete
Trial Stages and Designs
Module 2 · 59 Minutes to complete
Outcomes in Clinical Trials
Module 3 · 41 Minutes to complete
Ethical Issues in Clinical Trials: Informed Consent
Module 4 · 27 Minutes to complete
Recruitment and Retention
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Associate Professor, Epidemiology
My primary interest is in the design, conduct, and analysis of multicenter clinical trials. Many of the trials we have completed are comparative effectiveness trials - head to head comparisons of competing treatment with patient-centered outcomes. Most of my experience has been in trials of treatments for eye disease and asthma.
Clinical Trials Expert and Associate Scientist at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Ann-Margret Ervin is an Associate Scientist at Johns Hopkins University, with a focus on the design and conduct of randomized clinical trials, particularly in the field of ocular disease and visual impairment. Her research encompasses a wide range of topics, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Ervin serves as Co-Principal Investigator for several significant projects, including a multicenter observational study of Stargardt Disease and a clinical trial investigating the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on ocular health. Additionally, she is engaged in research examining the ethical implications of federal regulations on institutional review boards (IRBs) and their impact on multicenter clinical trials.In her role at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Ervin also teaches courses on clinical trials management and quality assurance, contributing to the education of future public health professionals. Her extensive experience in clinical trial methodology and her commitment to improving research ethics make her a valuable asset to the field of epidemiology and public health.
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