Randomised controlled trials in general practice.

This course addresses methods in performing randomised controlled trials in general practice with a special emphasize on cluster randomised trials. Students will develop an understanding of how to plan, implement, analyze, report and evaluate RCTs. Original research will be presented by principal investigators, followed by discussions of papers with focus on design options and analytic strategies. The lectures will provide methodological background and will cover applied issues typically encountered in studies in general practice. This course is intended primarily for PhD students in general practice. The course includes a qualification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for studies in a general practice setting.