Global health trials methodological research agenda: results from a priority setting exercise.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Methodological research into the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of trials is essential to optimise the process. UK specialists in the field have established a set of top priorities in aid of this research. These priorities, however, may not be reflected in the needs of similar research in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) with different healthcare provision, resources and research infrastructure. The aim of the study was to identify the top priorities for methodological research in LMICs to inform further research and ultimately to improve clinical trials in these regions.

Methods

An online, two-round survey was conducted from December 2016 to April 2017 amongst researchers and methodologists working on trials in LMICs. The first round required part

SUBMITTER: Rosala-Hallas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5798175 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature