Clinical Research Unit Central Norway will this year arrange the digital celebration of the Clinical Trials Day in Norway 20.05.2021.
The recording from ICTD is found here.
Program:
| Tidspunkt | Tema | Forelesere |
| 12.00 – 12.05 | Innledning (inkl. ny funksjonalitet for rekruttering via Helseplattformen) | Leif Bjermer, Medisinsk rådgiver, Klinisk Forskningsenhet Midt-Norge |
| 12.05 – 12.25 | Rekruttering av pasienter til kliniske studier – suksesshistorier og utfordringer | Tobias Slørdahl, Forsker og lege, St.Olavs hospital |
| 12.25 – 12.45 | Hvordan kan legemiddelindustrien bidra til økt pasientrekruttering? | Margrethe Bjurstrøm, Head of Clinical Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim |
| 12.45 – 13.05 | Hvordan kan brukerinvolvering bidra til økt rekruttering av deltakere til kliniske studier? | Linn Hagedahl Bæra, Leder for brukererfaring, UKOM |
| 13.05 – 13.25 | Effektiv pasientrekruttering til kliniske studier – erfaringer fra Utprøvingsenheten ved OUS. | Nikolai Kragøe Andresen, Forsker og lege, Utprøvingsenheten OUS. |
| 13.25 – 13.30 | MED.hjelper | Prosjektleder Tone Skår, VIS Innovasjon |
| 13.30 – 13.35 | Pause | |
| 13.35 – 13.40 | Utdeling av priser for beste artikler og avhandling i 2020 | Leif Bjermer, Medisinsk rådgiver, Klinisk Forskningsenhet Midt-Norge |
| 13.40 – 13.55 | Presentasjon fra vinner av beste artikkel | Avsløres 20.mai |
| 13.55 – 14.10 | Presentasjon fra vinner av beste artikkel | Avsløres 20.mai |
| 14.10 – 14.25 | Presentasjon fra vinner av beste avhandling | Avsløres 20.mai |
| 14.25 – 14.30 | Avslutning | Leif Bjermer, Medisinsk rådgiver, Klinisk Forskningsenhet Midt-Norge |
Today we are celebrating International Clinical Trials Day!
Good treatment requires research. This has become particularly clear this spring, as we battle the global Covid-19 outbreak without access to approved medications or vaccines. Each year, 20 May is recognised as International Clinical Trials Day to raise awareness of and promote knowledge about clinical trials, and in this blog you can read more about clinical trials during pandemic times.
What is it we want to highlight?
The objective of ICTD is to raise awareness of and promote knowledge about the importance of clinical trials. We want to show the importance of research for the development of good treatment, by informing the general public (including patients and relatives), hospital staff and researchers about the activity that is taking place. The goal is to increase the number of clinical trials, include more patients in trials and further develop the partnership with industry.
The background to ICTD
International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD) is celebrated on 20 May each year. This is believed to be the date when a British naval officer, James Lind, carried out what is thought to be the first prospective, controlled trial, to find a possible treatment for scurvy. At the time, this disease was a major problem that caused terrible suffering and many fatalities among crews on long sea voyages. This was a major challenge for both the merchant fleet, which often sailed long transport routes, and the Navy, where sailors remained on board for long periods.
#Spøromkliniskestudier (#Askaboutclinicaltrials)
This hashtag can be used if you post something on social media. It makes it easier to search for text, images etc.
How can this day be marked?
Feel free to get researchers, user representatives, patient organisations etc. involved in the commemoration. After all, they have first-hand experience of illness and health, and can see the benefit of clinical trials. Or you could write a blog post, mention the day in a newsletter, intranet post or morning meeting, or on Facebook, LinkedIn, local media, local radio – there are plenty of options. A great brochure has been produced that can be used for inspiration. You can download it here.