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 Patient involvement in clinical studies and 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.