ACTA will be holding a series of virtual clinics on Adaptive Platform Trials this year (subject to demand). For those who are keen to present their work, this will be a 15 min virtual presentation + 15 min panel discussion targeted at groups who are considering or planning an adaptive platform trial (early stages preferable).

If you are keen to present, please submit 3-4 lines on your trial to acta@clinicaltrialsalliance.org.au.

We welcome those interested to learn more in this space and would like to attend these presentations. 

Below is the registration link for those who are keen to attend and/or present.

Confirmed dates and times for next session:

9th November (Thursday), 3-4pm (AEST)

Prof Dan Siskind

SWiMS – Schizophrenia, Weight, Metformin and Semaglutide

Antipsychotics are the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia. However, antipsychotics are linked with obesity and diabetes, which increases the risk of heart disease. Preliminary research suggests the diabetes drugs semaglutide and metformin can reduce antipsychotic-related obesity. The team will undertake a national clinical trial to establish the role of semaglutide and metformin in reducing weight among obese people taking antipsychotics.

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Previous sessions:

9th March (Thursday), 3-4pm (AEST): Dr Brendan Smyth and Dr Jessica Schults (on behalf of Prof Claire Rickard)

Please note that these sessions will be recorded. If you do not wish to be on screen, please ensure your video is turned off and your questions are sent through the chat box.

For more information, please contact us at acta@clinicaltrialsalliance.org.au