Clinical Trials
Winter 2023 (2 units)
Instruction in experimental study design options; methods of randomization; blinding, interventions and controls; measuring outcomes and adverse effects; follow-up, compliance and postrandomization problems; ethical issues; and working with pharmaceutical companies.
Objectives
The objectives for this course are for participants to:
- provide a detailed understanding of experimental study design options;
- methods of randomization; blinding;
- developing interventions and comparators;
- measuring outcomes and adverse effects;
- follow-up; and
- compliance and postrandomization problems.
Prerequisites
Designing Clinical Research (EPI 202). Exceptions to this prerequisite may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
Faculty
| Course Co-Directors: |
Dennis Black, MA, PhD |
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Professor, Department of Medicine |
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Patrick Phillips, PhD, MS, MA Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine |
AFormat
Course content will be delivered through large group discussions and small group discussions.
- Large Group Discussions:
Thursdays: 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM, Jan. 12 to Mar. 23. Lecture recordings will be available online later in the day. To determine if you have sufficient bandwith to view online lectures, please visit our demonstration site. - Small Group Discussions:
Content: Overview and discussion of lectures, and review of assignments.
Time: Tuesday: 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM, Jan 31, Feb 21, March 7, 21
All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus.
Materials
Designing Clinical Research by Warren Browner, MD, MPH, et al. Wolters Kluwer. 5th Edition. 2022. UCSF library call number: R853.C55 D47.
Optional:
Fundamentals of Clinical Trials by Lawrence M. Friedman et al. Springer. 4th Edition. 2010. Available for downloading from UCSF library.
Books may be purchase either through the publisher or a variety of commercial venues (e.g., Amazon.com).
Grading
Grades will be based on total points achieved on homework (~25%), protocol development and critiquing (~50%), and the final exam (~25%). Late assignments are not accepted.
Homework is due by 5 PM on the Monday following the lecture when the homework is assigned. Homework assignments will be discussed in the Small Group Sections.
Protocol Assignment: Email a copy of your cumulative protocol to your section leader by noon the Monday before each Small Group Section.
Students not in full-year TICR Programs who satisfactorily pass all course requirements will, upon request, receive a Certificate of Course Completion.
To Enroll
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Course Fees
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Winter Course Schedule
Apply for Winter courses by January 2, 2023.