This course is split into two parts. There are separate quizzes and certificates for parts one and two.

This course is designed to guide researchers through the basic stages and concepts surrounding the creation of a protocol. The study protocol is a document outlining the design of a study, describing the objectives, methodology and overall organisation of the research to be carried out forming a template and guide to the research process as a whole. The course is aimed at everyone involved in clinical research.

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Duration:
The course should take on average 30-40 minutes to complete.

Certification:
Separate certificates are issued for each part of the course once a minimum of 80% has been achieved in the final quiz sections.

Languages:
Part 1: English | Español | Français
Part 2: English | Español | Français

Related Resources:
MRC Clinical Trials Unit | Global Health Trials Hub | Study Cycle Main Resources | Process Map

QUESTION SETTING AND STUDY DESIGN 

STUDY IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATIONS 

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will have an understanding of:

  1. What a protocol is and why it is necessary
  2. The basic concepts of designing a protocol
  3. The sections that should be included in a protocol
  4. Points to remember when creating a protocol
  5. Common errors that should be avoided when developing a protocol

Acknowledgements

The Global Health Training Centre is built through the support and partnership of the  World-Wide Antimalarial Resistance Network and the East African Consortium for Clinical Research.

Editor:

  • Mary Logan - Global Health Network Training Manager

Reviewers:

  • Andy Burke - Clinical Trials Service Unit (CTSU), University of Oxford.

Funders:

This module has been funded by the WorldWide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN).

Use and reproduction of these elearning materials:

These e-learning materials are owned by The Global Health Network. You are free to share or adapt this material but you must attribute it to The Global Health Network using the link www.theglobalhealthnetwork.org.

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This course was produced by The Global Health Network in collaboration with The University of Oxford.

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