Implementation of multi-centre clinical trials in orthopaedic trauma

This research internship is offered within the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Sprague, PhD. The program focuses on clinical research aimed at improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal injuries through multiple ongoing clinical trials, including Beads vs. Vac, FLAP-ATTACK, FASTER-HIP, SWRCT, and studies on pelvic fracture management (PIVOT-LC1 Pilot, FLIPER, and ATV).

The internship provides an opportunity to gain experience in health research methodology and clinical trial implementation within the orthopaedic trauma research team. The intern will work closely with project managers and research coordinators to learn daily study operations and contribute to multiple aspects of clinical research management.

Key responsibilities include drafting and editing study documents (procedures, reports, manuals), reviewing and validating study data, managing data queries, maintaining trial master and investigator site files, updating study trackers, and preparing documents for adjudication committees. Additional duties include organizing study meetings, recording minutes, tracking action items, communicating with clinical sites and stakeholders, and supporting manuscript preparation, statistical analyses, and grant proposal development.

This internship offers comprehensive exposure to clinical research coordination and the practical management of multicenter trials.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sheila Sprague

Student:

Partner:

Université Grenoble Alpes

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University