An Introduction to Data Enabled Clinical Trials

An Introduction to Data Enabled Clinical Trials

HDR UK

Centre for Trials Research - Cardiff University

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Starts6 May 2026
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About this course

This course provides an introduction to using healthcare systems datasets (routine health data) in trials, examples of this and why researchers, policy makers, the public and funders consider this to be important. The course also covers the benefits and opportunities of using health systems datasets and how the HDR UK Transforming Data for Trials workstream aims to enhance and support it’s use in trials. 

Intended Audience

This course has been designed for anyone with an interest in how health systems datasets can be used in a trials setting.

Course Outline

An Introduction to Data Enabled Clinical Trials

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Instructors

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Michael Robling
Co-director

Mike is Professor, Director of the Division of Population Health and Social Care and Co-Director of Cardiff University’s Centre ...

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Fiona Lugg-Widger
Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director for Data

Fiona is a senior research fellow and deputy director for data at the Centre for Trials Research. Fiona has expertise in the des...

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Centre for Trials Research - Cardiff University
The Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is the largest group of academic clinical trials staff in Wales.