PhD, MSc, BSc (HONS)
Advanced Research Fellow, Lecturer
- Email Address
- k.mccormack@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 438175
- Office Address
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
I am a Lecturer in Clinical Trials 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.
I joined the unit in 1997 after graduating in Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. I have an MSc Health Services and Public Health Research and a PhD in Health Services Research. I have developed expertise in the design and conduct of randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews of effectiveness.
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
Constable, L., Abrams, P., Cooper, D., Kilonzo, M., Cotterill, N., Harding, C. K., Drake, M. J., Pardoe, M. N., McDonald, A., Smith, R., Norrie, J., McCormack, K., Ramsay, C., Uren, A., Mundy, T., Glazener, C., MacLennan, G.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)
Cotton, S., Devereux, G., Abbas, H., Briggs, A. H., Campbell, K., Chaudhuri, R., Choudhury, G., Dawson, D., De Soyza, A., Fielding, S., Gompertz, S., Haughney, J., Lang, C. C., Lee, A., MacLennan, G., MacNee, W., McCormack, K., McMeekin, N., Mills, N. L., Morice, A., Norrie, J., Petrie, L., Price, D., Short, P., Vestbo, J., Walker, P., Wedzicha, J. A., Wilson, A., Lipworth, B. J.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
Paterson, H., Cotton, S., Norrie, J., Nimmo, S., Foo, I., Balfour, A., Speake, D., MacLennan, G., Stoddart, A., Innes, K., Cameron, S., Aucott, L., McCormack, K.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)
Abrams, P., Constable, L., Cooper, D., MacLennan, G., Drake, M. J., Harding, C., Mundy, A., McCormack, K., McDonald, A., Norrie, J., Ramsay, C., Smith, R., Cotterill, N., Kilonzo, M., Glazener, C., MASTER trial teamEuropean 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)
Ahmed, I., Innes, K., Brazzelli, M., Gillies, K., Newlands, R., Avenell, A., Hernández, R., Blazeby, J., Croal, B., Hudson, J., MacLennan, G., McCormack, K., McDonald, A., Murchie, P., Ramsay, C.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 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.
Supervision
I supervise Masters students across the MPH and other in-person and online Masters courses.
Funding and Grants
- ColoCap: determining the diagnostic accuracy of colon capsule endoscopy compared to standard colonoscopy in patients at risk of colorectal disease. Awarded by the NIHR HTA Programme (NIHR158034). Start date: April 2024. Value ££3,066,964.
- 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.
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
I am the Course Co-ordinator for the postgraduate course PU5038 Designing Real-World Trials. I contribute to 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.
I supervise Masters students across the MPH and other in-person and online Masters courses.
