Table 3.
Pre- and post-course median scores and interquartile ranges in each dimension of clinical trial competency
| Dimension of clinical trial competency | Components of the competency | Pre-course median score (IQR) | Post-course Median score (IQR) | Pre-post course Median change (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design CT | SOP design | 4 (2, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) |
| SOP implement | 4 (4, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Protocol design | 3 (2, 4) | 4 (3, 4) | 1 (0, 2) | |
| Protocol implements | 4 (3, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Randomization | 3 (2, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) | |
| Blinding | 3 (2, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) | |
| Regulations | 4 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Trial phases | 4 (3, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Informed consent | 4 (4, 5) | 5 (5, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Approvals | 4 (3, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Manage CT | Project management | 3 (2, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) |
| Financial management | 3 (3, 4) | 4 (4, 4) | 1 (1, 2) | |
| Internal team management | 3 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (1, 2) | |
| External team management | 3 (2, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | 1 (1, 2) | |
| Site file management | 4 (3, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Conduct CT | Trial coordination | 4 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) |
| Ethics | 4 (4, 5) | 5 (5, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Recruitment | 4 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Retention | 4 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Safety | 4 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Implementation standards | 4 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 1) | |
| Manage monitoring findings | 4 (3, 4) | 5 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) | |
| Investigational products | 4 (3, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) | |
| Report CT | Trial closure | 3 (2, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) |
| Report trials findings | 4 (3, 4) | 4 (4, 5) | 1 (0, 2) |
CT Clinical Trial, IQR Interquartile range