BackTable Urology Ep. 207 Integrating Clinical Trials into Routine Urology Practice with Dr. Behfar Ehdaie
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Dec 31, 2024 Dr. Behfar Ehdaie, a urologic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses innovative strategies for integrating clinical trials into routine urology practice. He shares personal insights on starting pilot trials and engaging stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered approaches like two-stage consent to alleviate anxiety. Dr. Ehdaie also tackles the challenges of cumbersome eligibility criteria and advocates for simplifying protocols to enhance trial enrollment and improve outcomes for patients.
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Become a Local Expert
- Become a site PI for a cooperative group trial.
- This establishes local expertise and directs patients to you.
Overly Complex Trial Design
- Dr. Ehdaie's initial clinical trial design was overly complex.
- His mentor, Andrew Vickers, advised a more focused approach.
Early Stakeholder Involvement
- Involve stakeholders early in the trial design process.
- This ensures buy-in and helps identify the most important outcome measures.