Early development of the Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network. Issue 1 (14th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buchbinder, Rachelle; Bourne, Allison; Latimer, Jane; Harris, Ian; Whittle, Samuel L.; Richards, Bethan; Taylor, William J.; Clavisi, Ornella; Green, Sally; Hinman, Rana S.; March, Lyn; Day, Richard; Ferreira, Manuela L.; Billot, Laurent; Maher, Chris G.
• Is Part Of: Internal medicine journal. Volume 50:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 17
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2020-01-14
• Subjects: musculoskeletal disease -- clinical trial -- arthritis -- multi‐centre -- capacity building; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1111/imj.14191
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1444-0903

Abstract

Abstract: The Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal (ANZMUSC) Clinical Trials Network was formed to build capacity and infrastructure for high‐quality musculoskeletal clinical trials in our region. The purpose of this paper is to describe the steps taken in its formation to help others interested in establishing similar networks. In particular, we describe the steps taken to form the collaboration and our progress in achieving our vision and mission. Our aim is to focus on trials of highest importance and quality to provide definitive answers to the most pressing questions in our field.