Randomised Trials and Their Role in Modern Healthcare

Understand the impact of randomised trials on modern healthcare

Randomised trials are the cornerstone of modern healthcare, shaping the treatments and therapies we rely on every day.

With the experts at the University of Galway, this online course is your gateway to understanding how these trials work, why they matter, and how they impact decisions in healthcare.

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply curious, this course will empower you with the knowledge to navigate the world of clinical trials with confidence.

Explore the journey of medical treatments

First, dive into the fascinating process of how treatments evolve from laboratory research to safe, effective therapies.

You’ll learn about the four phases of clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and ongoing safety monitoring.

By understanding this journey, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the rigorous testing that ensures treatments are both safe and effective.

Master the principles of randomised trials

Next, you’ll look into the importance of randomisation in creating fair and unbiased comparisons in clinical trials.

You’ll explore different randomisation techniques, their benefits, and their limitations, all of which will help you understand how trials produce reliable results and why they are considered the gold standard for determining if treatments work and are safe.

Empower yourself with ethical insights

Finally, wrap up this course by grasping the ethical considerations that underpin clinical trials, as well as the importance of diversity in trials and why it matters for creating inclusive and effective treatments.

Armed with this understanding, you’ll be better equipped to make informed decisions about participating in trials or advocating for them.

This course is perfect for anyone curious about how randomised trials shape healthcare decisions.

Designed for all backgrounds, this course bridges the gap between complex research and everyday understanding, helping you make informed decisions about healthcare and trial participation.

This course is perfect for anyone curious about how randomised trials shape healthcare decisions.

Designed for all backgrounds, this course bridges the gap between complex research and everyday understanding, helping you make informed decisions about healthcare and trial participation.

• Describe randomised trials, their key features and why randomised clinical trials are important for making health decisions.
• Identify the key steps involved in a randomised clinical trial.
• Describe the role of randomisation within clinical trials.
• Discuss both the advantages and limitations of randomised trials in producing trustworthy information.
• Explain ethical considerations in the context of conducting randomised trials.