Episode # 207 • 31 Dec 2024
Integrating Clinical Trials into Routine Urology Practice
How can urologists run clinical trials efficiently while improving enrollment and reducing costs? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Behfar Ehdaie, a urologic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss methods and practical implementation strategies for clinical trials in urology.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:39 - Challenges in Clinical Trials
06:21 - Case Study: Focal Therapy Trial
16:45 - Case Study: Hernia Trial
20:17 - Innovation in Clinical Trials
26:25 - Two-Stage Consent
36:11 - Final Thoughts
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More about this episode
First, Dr. Ehdaie shares personal experiences from starting pilot trials, engaging stakeholders, and integrating trial processes into clinical practice. He also discusses mechanisms to reduce cost and improve enrollment while explaining the concept of two-stage consent to minimize patient anxiety. This episode aims to provide valuable pearls for young investigators and experienced practitioners alike on conducting successful clinical trials.
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