By the end of the course, participants should:

• Understand how qualitative research can complement trial methodology at all stages of clinical trials
• Appreciate specific methodological issues such as ethical requirements and sampling challenges when designing qualitative research
• Appreciate how to generate, manage and analyse qualitative data in a clinical trial
• Understand reporting requirements for qualitative research conducted as part of a clinical trial

The course will incorporate a range of activities (individual, didactic, and small group) and discussion to allow students to practice and enact learning.

The course is intended for anyone seeking an introductory course on the use of qualitative research in clinical trials including the theory, relevance and value in all stages of clinical trials.

The course will comprise of lectures, activities (individual, didactic and small group) and discussion.

Exact timing and further details will be provided nearer the time, though days will usually start around 09.00 and end at 16.30.

Paul Leighton - Associate Professor in Health Services Research at the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology

Kirsty Sprange - Assistant Professor of Clinical Trials at the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit

Louise Thompson - Associate Professor in Occupational Psychology, Centre for Organisational Health and Development

Rachel Evley - Senior Qualitative Advisor in the NIHR Research Support Service and an Honorary Associate Professor in Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Early Bird rate: If you book on or before 6th November 2024, you will be entitled to the Early Bird rate, cost as follows: 

£195 for 3 days - Person residing in a low and middle income country, as defined by DAC list, at the time of registration. 
£312 for 3 days – University of Nottingham, School of Medicine student or staff member 
£351 for 3 days – University of Nottingham student or staff member (NOT School of Medicine) 
£351 for 3 days – NHS employee 
£390 for 3 days – anyone who does not fall into any of the categories above 

Standard rate: Any bookings made after 6th November 2024 will be charged as follows: 

£255 for 3 days - Person residing in a low and middle income country, as defined by DAC list, at the time of registration. 
£408 for 3 days – University of Nottingham, School of Medicine student or staff member 
£459 for 3 days – University of Nottingham student or staff member (NOT School of Medicine) 
£459 for 3 days – NHS employee 
£510 for 3 days – anyone who does not fall into any of the categories above 

In line with the University of Nottingham's commitment to sustainability, we are no longer routinely printing our course materials (e.g. slides, handouts).  Instead, you will be provided with a link at least 7 days before the course start date to a Microsoft Teams site where all materials can be accessed.  

You will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.

Light refreshments will be provided in the morning before the course begins and for morning and afternoon breaks.  A hot buffet lunch will also be provided.  Free parking is available on-site.

Please visit the booking page.  Upon registration you will receive an automated response confirming your place. The course administrator will be in touch via email a few weeks before the course start date, detailing the course programme and further details eg how to find the venue etc.  Please direct any queries to ctu@nottingham.ac.uk

If you are no longer able to attend

You can postpone your place to the next available course.  Please note this may be up to 12 months in the future.

If you do not want to postpone your place, you should cancel at your earliest convenience.  If you cancel more than 14 calendar days before the start of the course, you are eligible for a full refund for course fees.  Refunds after this time are not possible.

Course cancellations

In the unlikely event that the a course has to be cancelled, we will make a decision 4 weeks before the start of the course.  In this instance you will be contacted by email.  Participants will be offered transfer of their course fees to the next available course, which could be up to 12 months in the future, or a full refund.  Our liability is limited to course fees only - we will not refund any travel or accommodation expenses incurred.  We recommend participants have adequate cover to reclaim any travel or accommodation expenses. 

For further information please contact ctu@nottingham.ac.uk or 0115 8231600.