I’m working with some colleagues to develop a platform for sharing RCT protocols in the service of getting doctors the evidence they need to effectively treat COVID-19 as quickly as possible. COVID-19 Collaboration Platform aims to:
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connect PIs from different institutions who are interested the same clinical question in the hopes that they will operate their trials under the same protocol and combine evidence across institutions. This is just not happening right now, with the consequence that incredibly important RCTs are underpowered, may never complete enrollment (because the epidemic may overwhelm capacity to run trials or may taper off before enough patients can be enrolled), or at the very least will not deliver answers to doctors nearly as quickly as they could with some coordination.
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facilitate analyses that combine evidence across institutions within the bounds of IRB and HIPAA constraints.
Please take a look at the website and send us your feedback and your protocols!