Grand Rounds Series: Living Textbook ePCT Fundamentals—From Idea to Funding to Implementation

In 2020, the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory held a special Grand Rounds series covering foundational topics from the program's Living Textbook of Pragmatic Clinical Trials. The series featured NIH Collaboratory expert speakers guiding the audience through the life cycle of an ePCT by way of the textbook—from trial idea to funding to implementation.

View the sessions to learn about the fundamentals of designing and launching a successful ePCT.

Access the recordings:

• January 31, 2020: Pragmatic Clinical Trials: How Do I Start?
  Speakers: Greg Simon, MD, MPH; Lesley Curtis, PhD
  Moderator: Richard Platt, MD, MSc
• February 28, 2020: Preparing for the Unknown: Conducting Pragmatic Research in Real-World Contexts
  Speakers: Jerry Jarvik, MD, MPH; Vince Mor, PhD;  Leah Tuzzio, MPH
  Moderator: Kevin Weinfurt, PhD
• March 27, 2020: Tips for Putting Together a Successful PCT Grant Application
  Speaker: Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH
  Moderator: Lesley Curtis, PhD
• June 19, 2020: Demystifying Biostatistical Concepts for Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials
  Speakers: Liz Turner, PhD; Patrick Heagerty, PhD; David Murray, PhD, NIH
  Moderator: Adrian Hernandez, MD, MHS
• July 17, 2020: Choosing What to Measure and Making It Happen: Your Keys to Pragmatic Trial Success
  Speakers: Rachel Richesson, PhD, MPH; Devon Check, PhD
  Moderator: Adrian Hernandez, MD, MHS