![Dr Kirsty McCormack Dr Kirsty McCormack](/img/200x200/staffpages/uploads/sme432/avatar/GEeXMzox1XyMoReaR9IJmUGofTZXJLJOHNzvwhpB.jpeg)
PhD, MSc, BSc (HONS)
Advanced Research Fellow, Lecturer
- About
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- Email Address
- k.mccormack@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 438175
- Office Address
Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT) Health Services Research Unit University of Aberdeen 3rd Floor, Health Sciences Building Foresterhill ABERDEEN AB25 2ZD
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
I joined the unit in 1997 after graduating in Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. Since joining the Unit, I have gained an MSc Health Services and Public Health Research and a PhD in Health Services Research. I have worked on a number of projects within the Health Care Assessment Programme and developed expertise in the design and conduct of randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews of effectiveness.
I am a Lecturer in Health Services Research and the Course Co-ordinator for the Postgraduate Course in Designing Real-World Trials. I am also the Research Manager for the Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT), a fully registered UK Clinical Research Collaboration Clinical Trials Unit with an internationally recognised expertise in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of multicentre trials.
Qualifications
- PhD Health Services Research2010 - University of Aberdeen
- MSc Health Services and Public Health Research2000 - University of Aberdeen
- BSc (HON) Chemistry1994 - University of Edinburgh
Latest Publications
Synthetic sling or artificial urinary sphincter for men with urodynamic stress incontinence after prostate surgery: the MASTER non-inferiority RCT
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 26, no. 36, 184Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/TBFZ0277
Use of the oral beta blocker bisoprolol to reduce the rate of exacerbation in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a randomised controlled trial. (BICS)
Trials, vol. 23, no. 1, 307Contributions to Journals: ArticlesThe ALLEGRO trial: a placebo controlled randomised trial of intravenous lidocaine in accelerating gastrointestinal recovery after colorectal surgery
Trials, vol. 23, no. 1, 84Contributions to Journals: ArticlesOutcomes of a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial of surgery for men with urodynamic stress incontinence after prostate surgery (MASTER)
European Urology, vol. 79, no. 6, pp. 812-823Contributions to Journals: ArticlesProtocol for a randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones (C-Gall trial)
BMJ Open, vol. 11, no. 3, e039781Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33766835/
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039781
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/16202/1/Ahmed_etal_Protocol_for_randomised_VOR.pdf
- [ONLINE] https://abdn.pure.elsevier.com/en/en/researchoutput/protocol-for-a-randomised-controlled-trial-comparing-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy-with-observationconservative-management-for-preventing-recurrent-symptoms-and-complications-in-adults-with-uncomplica(a66000bc-ddf4-4d6b-9167-7efd1556eace).html
- Research
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Research Overview
I am the Research Manager for the Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT), a fully registered UK Clinical Research Collaboration Clinical Trials Unit with an internationally recognised expertise in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of multicentre trials.
Research Areas
Applied Health Sciences
Research Specialisms
- Health Sciences
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
Current Research
Past Research
- International network to promote the design and conduct of pragmatic trials (PRACTIHC)
- A randomised trial of different knee prostheses (KAT)
- Single Centre Appendectomy RCT: Laparoscopic vs Endoscopic Single-port Surgery (SCARLESS)
- Hysterectomy or Endometrial AbLation Trial for Heavy menstrual bleeding: A multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic supra-cervical hysterectomy with second generation endometrial ablation for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HEALTH)
- Improving intrapartum outcomes for mothers and babies in Scotland: a stepped-wedge RCT of an intrapartum emergencies training package in 15 Scottish maternity units (THISTLE)
- Male synthetic sling versus Artificial urinary Sphincter for men with urodynamic stress incontinence after prostate surgery: Evaluation by Randomised controlled trial (MASTER)
- Single-incision adjustable mini-slings versus standard tension-free mid-urethral slings in the management of stress urinary incontinence: a pragmatic multicentre non-inferiority randomised controlled-trial (SIMS)
- Use of low-dose oral theophylline as an adjunct to inhaled corticosteroids in preventing exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (TWICS).
Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials
CHaRT is a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered clinical trials unit. CHaRT's goal is to collaborate in high quality RCTs, providing access to the core competencies of experienced trialists, trial management, data processing and management, statistics, and health economics. Through scientific and technical partnership, CHaRT will address important health questions in the increasingly challenging scientific, legal and regulatory environment.
Funding and Grants
- Adjustable Anchored Single-Incision Mini-Slings Versus Standard Tension-Free Mid-Urethral Slings in the Surgical Management Of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence; A Pragmatic Multicentre Non–Inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial: The SIMS Trial. Awarded by the NIHR HTA Programme(12/127/157). Start date: December 2013. Value £1,456,252.
- A multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic supra-cervical hysterectomy with second generation endometrial ablation for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HEALTH). Awarded by the NIHR HTA Programme(12/35/23). Start date: January 2014. Value £1,307,643.
- Improving intrapartum outcomes for mothers and babies in Scotland: a stepped-wedge RCT of an intrapartum emergencies training package in 12 Scottish Maternity Units (THISTLE). Awarded by the CSO (CZG/2/498). Start date: August 2013. Value £200,045.
- Male synthetic sling versus Artificial urinary Sphincter Trial for men with urodynamic stress incontinence after prostate surgery: Evaluation by Randomised controlled trial (MASTER). Awarded by the NIHR HTA Programme (11/106/01). Start date: July 2013. Value £1,625,275.
- Single port laparoscopic surgery compared with standard 3 port laparoscopic surgery for appendicectomy. A pilot study for a randomised controlled trial: SCARLESS (Single Centre Appendicectomy RCT: Laparoscopic vs Endoscopic Single-port Surgery). Awarded by the CSO (CZG/2/498). Start date: January 2011. Value £50,000.
- Comparative study of new imaging technologies for the diagnosis of glaucoma. Awarded by the NIHR HTA (09/22/111). Start date: December 2010. Value £368,853.
- The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic compared to open surgery for inguinal hernia repair. Commissioned by the National Institute of Clinical Effectiveness, July 2000. Value £8,000.
- Teaching
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Courses
Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) are used to test the effectiveness of interventions. The aim of this course is to take a student through the process of designing RCTs. The course will focus on RCTs in the evaluation of real world healthcare and public health settings.
Teaching Responsibilities
Course Co-ordinator
Course Co-ordinator for the postgraduate course PU5038 Designing Real-World Trials.
Teaching Responsibilities
Current:
- PU5527 Fundamentals of Research Design module: What is Research; Formulating a Research Question; and Developing a Protocol.
- ME4805 Student Selected Component III, Population based disease.
Previous:
- PU5003 Health Services Research: Protocol Development and Critical Appraisal of a Protocol, 2000-2015 (Discontinued).
- PU5003 Health Services Research (Discontinued): Course Co-ordinator, 2000-01.
- Intercalated BSc (Hons) degree in Medical Science: Writing a Protocol.
- Publications
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Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review
Hernia, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 109-114Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-004-0309-3
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia repair.
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 9, no. 14, pp. 1-218Contributions to Journals: ArticlesTransabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) vs totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review
Hernia, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 109-114Contributions to Journals: ArticlesTransabdominal preperitaneal (TAPP) vs totally extraperitaneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. 1Contributions to Journals: ArticlesThe effectiveness of metal on metal hip resurfacing: a systematic review of the available evidence published before 2002
BMC Health Services Research, vol. 4, 39Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCost effectiveness of tension-free vaginal tape for the surgical management of female stress incontinence
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 455-463Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266462304001357
Cost-effectiveness of alternative methods of surgical repair of inguinal hernia
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 192-200Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266462304000972
Laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia repair: systematic review of effectiveness and economic evaluation
London, United Kingdom: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. 224 pagesBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsSupplement to the systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia repair
.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsValue of updating a systematic review in surgery using individual patient data
British Journal of Surgery, vol. 91, no. 4, pp. 495-499Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.4467