Services

Clinical Trials Support

Comprehensive support for national and international clinical trials, from design consultation through to final data analysis and reporting.

How We Support Trials

From protocol development to final analysis, we provide end-to-end ECG support.

Trial Design Consultation

Support with clinical endpoint discussions and electrocardiology aspects of trial design, including ECG-related inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Site Training

Training courses for nurses and technicians, online resources, and ongoing support to ensure consistent ECG quality across trial sites.

Data Analysis

Minnesota coding, serial comparison, interval measurement, and custom analysis reports tailored to trial requirements.

Trial Lifecycle Support

Our involvement typically spans the entire trial lifecycle.

Phase 1

Setup

  • Protocol review
  • Endpoint definition
  • Site requirements
  • Training materials
Phase 2

Training

  • Site certification
  • Equipment checks
  • Quality standards
  • Documentation
Phase 3

During Trial

  • ECG receipt & QC
  • Automated analysis
  • Quality feedback
  • Ongoing support
Phase 4

Close-out

  • Final database
  • Minnesota coding
  • Statistical output
  • Archive

Extensive Trial Experience

The ECG Core Lab has supported clinical trials since the 1990s, including landmark studies such as WOSCOPS (West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study). Our team has experience with:

  • Cardiovascular outcome trials
  • Epidemiological population studies
  • Drug safety (QT/QTc) studies
  • Device trials
  • COVID-related cardiac studies
  • Multi-centre international trials

Current & Recent Studies

AIRWAVEEpidemiological
Scottish Family Health StudyEpidemiological
Whitehall II Phase 12Epidemiological
British Regional Heart StudyCollaborative
Tromso StudyCollaborative
COVID-HEARTCOVID-Related
CISCO-19COVID-Related
Leiden 85+Collaborative

Training & Resources

The Electrocardiology Section provides training and support for clinical trial nurses and healthcare professionals recording ECGs. We provide online guides, video tutorials, and personalised training for trial staff.

Discuss Your Trial Requirements

Contact us to discuss how we can support your clinical trial with centralised ECG services.