Masterclass: Clinical Trials and Health Systems Data
Clinical trials are essential for evaluating new treatments, and there is growing interest in harnessing health systems data (HSD) to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness. HSD can offer researchers and trialists valuable opportunities to streamline key processes such as identifying eligible participants, monitoring trial progress in real time, enabling remote follow-up and capturing outcomes. Yet, its use also presents challenges, as researchers must navigate complex regulatory and legal frameworks that can hinder broader adoption.
Aim: In this masterclass series, we aim to explore how HSD can advance clinical research, with a particular focus on decentralized and large simple trials. By examining the challenges and sharing lessons learned, the talks will highlight practical strategies, methodological considerations and opportunities to strengthen the integration of HSD into trial design and execution.
A further hands-on session relevant to all clinical trial roles particularly DPhils and ECRs will explore some useful resources and skills for researchers to develop and optimise their trial design.
More information and agenda here.
Please note registrations close on Monday 26 January 2026 at midday
