Trainee tips for conducting a clinical trial during the Clinical Psychology Doctorate

Ene, Crina Georgiana, Gracey, Fergus ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1416-7894 and Ford, Catherine ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8646-9402 (2024) Trainee tips for conducting a clinical trial during the Clinical Psychology Doctorate. Clinical Psychology Forum, 1 (377). pp. 25-28. ISSN 1747-5732

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Abstract

The research component of doctoral training in clinical psychology can evoke a range of emotions, from excitement to apprehension, often influenced by prior experience and the nature of the research undertaken. This article shares reflections on conducting a feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) as part of a clinical psychology thesis, offering practical advice to ease the process for trainee clinical psychologists considering a clinical trial for their doctoral research. Key insights include the importance of selecting experienced supervisors, starting early, deciding between a feasibility or full-scale trial, determining recruitment sources, staying organised, building positive relationships with researchers and participants, and choosing a topic of genuine interest. Conducting a clinical trial during clinical psychology training, despite its challenges, can provide invaluable experience and skills, fostering a deeper understanding of clinical research methodologies and their practical applications.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Publisher Copyright: © 2024, British Psychological Society. All rights reserved.
Uncontrolled Keywords: advice,clinical psychology training,clinical trials,doctoral research,clinical psychology ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3200/3203
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 24 Sep 2024 12:55
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2024 06:31
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/96797
DOI: 10.53841/bpscpf.2024.1.377.25

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