Methodology

In addition to randomised trials and clinical studies that the NCTU undertake, we are also interested in trials methodology, i.e. how we design and run clinical trials in order to make them more efficient. Some of our methodology studies are standalone and others are embedded within randomised trials, known as SWATs (Studies Within A Trial).

Current Studies

Completed Studies

International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference (ICTMC26)

International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference (ICTMC24)

Current Studies

DEVA SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the DEVA SWAT

FACTS

Flourishing as Clinical Trial Staff

Find out more about the FACTS study

FAMOUS SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the FAMOUS SWAT

FEED1 SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the FEED1 SWAT

MARKETING

Viewing clinical trials from a marketing perspective

Find out more about MARKETING

MOOSE SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the MOOSE SWAT

PEARS Study

The role of Process Evaluation Alongside NIHR-funded Randomised controlled trials: a Scoping review

Find out more about the PEARS Study

PROMISE Study

Developing Methods to Increase Representation of Black Mothers in Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Research

Find out more about the PROMISE Study

RAMPE

Randomised / Allocation Method Performance Evaluation

Find out more about RAMPE

RELIEF SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the RELIEF SWAT

STADIA SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the STADIA SWAT

TICH-3 SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the TICH-3 SWAT

Completed Studies

Adjudication in Stroke Trials

Secondary analysis of stroke trials to investigate impact adjudication had on trial results

Find out more about Adjudication in Stroke Trials

BEEP SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the BEEP SWAT

BOTS

Blinding of Trial Statisticians

Find out more about the BOTS study

Consent in Perinatal Trials

Strategies to approach people to consent

Find out more about consent in perinatal trials study

HI-LIGHT SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the HI-LIGHT SWAT

Performance Metrics

Multicentre randomised trials

Find out more about performance metrics

POSNOC SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the PSONOC SWAT

RAFT

Reporting Factorial Trials

Find out more about the RAFT study

RE-MIND

Recruitment strategies for inclusivity in mental health trials

Find out more about the RE-MIND study

SEAFOOD SWAT

Study within a trial

Find out more about the SEAFOOD SWAT

Site Identification and Selection

Site questionnaire template

Find out more about site identification and selection

Poster submissions to the International Clinical Trial Methodology Conference (ICTMC26)

Members of the NCTU are attending the leading international conference for researchers and practitioners which presents the very latest in trials methodology. It will be held at The ICC Brimingham 14-17 September 2026