How to Conduct Clinical Research in Psychiatry: From Theory to Practice
This course aims to cover a range of methods, procedures, and considerations when conducting clinical trials involving people with psychiatric disorders, including assessments and psychological and psychiatric (e.g., pharmacological) treatment. The course will provide broad as well as in-depth knowledge about theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of clinical trials focusing mainly on children and adolescents –considering the particularities of conducting research with this population– as well as other age groups (e.g., adults).
Participants will learn about the entire process of conducting a clinical trial, including randomized controlled trials but also feasibility/pilot trials, from developing research questions and coordinating clinical trials to publishing of the results and implementation. Hence, the course is particularly recommended to students whose reserch plan includes a clinical trial, or to those who want to learn more about the process of conducting these kind of studies.
After completing the course, participants should be able to:
• Conduct preparatory groundwork for clinical trials in psychiatric research, including development of a study protocol and trial registration
• Describe study monitoring and study documentation routines during the conduction of a clinical trial
• Register and report adverse events during the conduction of a clinical trial
• Account for relevant considerations in the choice of assessment method and explain the implications of having multiple informants in clinical trials
• Describe procedures for blind assessments when conducting an RCT
60 hp in psychology or psychiatry on an advanced level.