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The 4th LSHTM Trials Day

The 4th LSHTM Trials Day provides a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and the latest discoveries in the field of randomized controlled trials.

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Better Trials. Better Evidence. Better Health.

Join us on Tuesday 27 October 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, and online for the 4th LSHTM Trials Day. Bringing together researchers, clinicians, trialists and research professionals from across the global health community, this hybrid event provides a platform to exchange ideas, share experiences and explore innovations in the design, conduct and delivery of clinical trials. Through keynote presentations, scientific talks, panel discussions and poster sessions, participants will share lessons learned, foster new collaborations and contribute to strengthening clinical trials that generate high-quality evidence for better health outcomes.

Please note the time zone of this event is Central Africa Time (CAT). The event takes place from 08:30 to 17:00 CAT.

Programme and speaker details

08:30-09:00 Registration

 

09:00-09:15 Welcome

Trials Network Steering Committee & BRTI / THRU-Zim representative

09:15-10:15 Outcome measurements in complex interventions
  • Claire Calderwood, Imperial College London / BRTI
  • Sarah Bernays, University of Sydney
  • Sam Gnanapragasam, King’s College London / BRTI
10:15-11:15 Coffee and e-posters

two stands, eight posters will be presented

Speakers TBC following review of abstracts

11:15-12:15 Abstract presentations 

four 10-minute presentations with Q&A session

Speakers TBC following review of abstracts

12:15-13:15 Lunch

 

13:15-14:15 Keynotes
  • PROMISE by Rashida Ferrand, LSHTM / BRTI
  • Vitality by Nyasha Dzavakwa, BRTI
  • RESTORE by Katharina Kranzer, LSHTM / BRTI
14:15-15:15 Abstract presentations 

four 10-minute presentations with Q&A session

Speakers TBC following review of abstracts

15:15-16:00 Coffee and e-posters

four 10-minute presentations with Q&A session

Speakers TBC following review of abstracts

16:00-16:55 Panel discussion: Ethical issues in conceptualising and designing trials
  • Professor Seye Abimbola, University of Sydney
  • More panel members TBC
16:55-17:00 Closing remarks

Trials Day organising team

Event notices

  • Please note that you can join this event in person or you can join the session remotely
  • Please note that the recording link will be listed on this page when available

Admission

Admission
Free and open to all. No registration required

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