Trials Methodology: A Podcast

Ella Howes and Georgiana Synesi

What on earth is Trials Methodology and why should we care!? These are just a few (!) of the questions we had when we became PhD students on the Trials Methodology Research Partnership Doctoral Training Partnership. Join us as we (Ella Howes and Georgiana Synesi!) talk to different professionals and students every week to find out more about this very big – and very important! – field. This podcast was funded and produced by the MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership (TMRP) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP).

  1. 11/04/2025

    Sadia - optimising intervention implementation

    In this final episode of the podcast series, Ella talks to Dr Sadia Ahmed, who has recently finished her PhD at the University of Leeds. Sadia’s PhD investigated the methods and strategies used to measure and optimise the implementation of complex interventions within the context of trials. Read more about the Study Within A Trial (SWAT) that Sadia carried out here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/26320843221080734 We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    27 min

  2. 08/04/2025

    Azar –Intersectionality in inclusive trials

    In this student spotlight episode, Georgiana talks to Azar who is a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen. Her research is about how to design clinical trials that are more inclusive and reflective of the populations they aim to serve. Her work focuses on helping researchers think beyond broad diversity aims and consider intersectionality.   You can learn more about Azar’s work by visiting her project page here, or find her on LinkedIn. We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    15 min

  3. 04/04/2025

    Non - Medication Adherence

    In this student spotlight episode, Ella talks to Non Davies who is a PhD student at the University of Bangor.  Non’s PhD is looking at medication adherence, and she’s currently looking at medication adherence in the run-in phase of trials.  We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    10 min

  4. 01/04/2025

    The Who – Professor Kerry Hood

    This week, Georgiana talks to Professor Kerry Hood about the Who of Trials Methodology. This episode looks at the different perspectives which are important to hear throughout the trial design process, and the importance of considering who the results of a trial will impact. Kerry is a professor of Trials at Cardiff University, and also the Dean of Research and Innovation.  Find Kerry on BlueSky: @kerryhood.bsky.social We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    20 min

  5. 28/03/2025

    Sophie: Involving patients in decisions on missing data

    In this student spotlight episode, Georgiana talks to Sophie who is a statistician by background and is currently studying at the University of Aberdeen. She researches how we can better inform the decisions trial teams make on missing data in clinical trials, particularly exploring how patients can be part of those decisions!  Find Sophie on LinkedIn / BlueSky  / Staff Page We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    16 min

  6. 25/03/2025

    The How – Will Cragg

    This week, Ella talks to Will Cragg about the How of trials methodology. Specifically, how can we ensure trials are being conducted as planned. Will is a Quality Assurance Manager and Methodology Lead for Trial Conduct at the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials research.  Find out more about the Persevere project here: https://persevereprinciples.org/ We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    28 min

  7. 21/03/2025

    Ella: Adapting an intervention for remote delivery

    In this student spotlight, Georgiana talks to Ella Howes who is based the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research. Ella’s PhD is looking at what trialists need consider when adapting a complex intervention for remote delivery.   This podcast was recorded while Ella was in her first year – she’s now a few months into her second year and (as expected) lots has changed!  Find Ella on LinkedIn We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    23 min

  8. 18/03/2025

    The Why – Professor Declan Devane

    We’re back! After a little pause in the release of the episodes we have some more for you (how exciting!).  This week Ella talks to Professor Declan Devane about the Why of Trials Methodology. So essentially – why should we care? Why is trials methodology so important? Professor Declan Devan is a Professor of Health Research Methodology at the University of Galway and Scientific Director of the HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network.  We love to hear what you think! Email us here: trialsmethodologypodcast@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitlessLicense code: 2JDEZ9ZH7TFHOV93

    30 min
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What on earth is Trials Methodology and why should we care!? These are just a few (!) of the questions we had when we became PhD students on the Trials Methodology Research Partnership Doctoral Training Partnership. Join us as we (Ella Howes and Georgiana Synesi!) talk to different professionals and students every week to find out more about this very big – and very important! – field. This podcast was funded and produced by the MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership (TMRP) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP).

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  • Creator
    Ella Howes and Georgiana Synesi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ella Howes and Georgiana Synesi
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    Trials Methodology: A Podcast