8 Clinical trials and research
- 8. 1 – 8.2 Introduction and aims
- 8. 3 Why research is important
- 8. 4 Developing a new drug: phase I, II, III and IV studies
- 8. 5 Hypothesis and endpoints
- 8. 6 Main types of trial design
- 8. 7 Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
- 8. 8 Other types of studies
- 8. 9 Grading of recommendations and levels of evidence
- 8.10 How studies are reported
- 8.11 Community involvement in research
- 8.12 Confidentiality for advocates involved in research
- 8.13 Summary of different advocacy roles
- 8.14 Glossary of other terms
- 8.15 Questions and answers
- 8.16 Course evaluation of Section 8
- 8.17 Further information and links
- 8.18 Key studies in HIV research
Last updated: 1 December 2015.