Course Code: BME215

Synopsis

In this course, students will be introduced to the basic principles behind the design of clinical research trials to effectively test medical hypotheses. The critical components of a well designed clinical research protocol will be explored. Students will be exposed to the different types of clinical trials used in the industrial, government and academic sectors for pharmaceutical, medical device, or biologic interventions.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Introduction to Clinical Trials
  • Clinical Trial Design, Protocol and Planning
  • Clinical Trial Regulation
  • Clinical Trial Administration and Management
  • Biostatistics
  • Scientific Writing and Scientific Literature Appraisal

Learning Outcome

  • Comment on the different clinical trial types, phases, processes and parties involved
  • Examine the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in clinical trials
  • Illustrate the essential features of clinical trial design, protocol write-up and project planning
  • Discuss on the regulatory issues and bodies concerned
  • Practice the principles of good clinical practice
  • Analyze the clinical data collected using basic statistical tools.