February 20, 2023: The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory hosted a Pre-Conference Workshop at the Health Care Systems Research Network 2023 Annual Conference. This training workshop introduces concepts in the design, conduct, and implementation of embedded pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs) and provides firsthand ePCT experiences and case studies from the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Trials.
Agenda and Slides
Morning Sessions
Welcome and Introduction
Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH
Session 1: What are Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs)?
Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH
Session 2: Engaging Stakeholders & Aligning with Health System Partners
Emily O’Brien, PhD
Session 3: Objectives and Trial Design: An Overview of Hybrid Designs
Patrick Heagerty, PhD
Session 4: Measuring Outcomes
Emily O’Brien, PhD
Session 5: ePCT Design and Analysis
Patrick Heagerty, PhD
Session 6: ePCTs in Context: Panel Discussion with NIH Collaboratory Trial PIs
Moderator: Kevin Weinfurt, PhD
*This session includes the Case Study Presentations.
Afternoon Sessions
Session 7: Pilot & Feasibility Testing
Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH
Session 8: Ethical & Regulatory Oversight Considerations
Stephanie Morain, PhD, MPH
Session 9: Writing a Compelling Grant Application
Beda Jean-Francois, PhD
Session 10: ePCTs in Context: Panel Discussion with NIH Collaboratory Trial PIs
Moderator: Kevin Weinfurt, PhD
*This session includes the Case Study Presentations.
Session 11: Next Steps
Kevin Weinfurt, PhD
Case Studies
Examples from NIH Collaboratory Trials:
- GGC4H: Testing Feasibility and Effectiveness of Universal Parent-Focused Prevention in Three Healthcare Systems (Arne L. Beck, PhD)
- ICD-Pieces: Improving Chronic Disease Management With Pieces (Miguel Vazquez, MD)