Project management lessons learned from the multicentre CYCLE pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical trials management can be studied using project management theory. The CYCLE pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted to determine the feasibility of a future rehabilitation trial of early in-bed cycling in the intensive care unit (ICU). In-bed cycling is a novel intervention, not typically available in ICUs. Implementation of this intervention requires personnel with specialized clinical expertise caring for critically ill patients and use of the in-bed cycle. Our objective was to describe the implementation and conduct of our pilot RCT using a project management approach.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed activities, timelines, and personnel involved in the trial. We organized activities into four project management phases: initiation, pla

SUBMITTER: McCaskell DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6712681 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature