The Australian Trials Methodology (AusTriM) Research Network is an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence devoted to the development, evaluation and application of innovative clinical trial methodology. The network is offering clinical trialists the opportunity to receive advice and support to answer important clinical questions using innovative methods. The successful applicant / team can expect us to collaborate with them to either i. design a new clinical trial (Stream A) or ii. analyse existing trial data (Stream B).
Applications will close on Friday 17 September 2021.
What is on offer
STREAM A: TRIAL DESIGN
Do you have a clinical question and wish to design a trial using innovative methodologies to answer it?
The AusTRIM Investigator team can collaborate with you to utilise methodologies such as the following:
- Adaptive platform trials
- Multi-arm multi-stage (MAMS) designs
- Cluster randomised crossover trials
- Stepped wedge trials (e.g. with time-to-event endpoints)
- Partially clustered trials
STREAM B: DATA ANALYSIS
Do you have existing trial data to be (re)analysed using innovative approaches?
The AusTRIM Investigator team can collaborate with you to utilise methodologies such as the following:
- Compliance-adjusted analysis in randomised trials
- Methods for missing data
- Composite endpoints
- Treatment mechanisms and surrogate outcomes
For further information and details on how to apply please visit the AusTriM website.