Mind the Methods
Welcome to Mind the Methods, the official podcast of the International Society for CNS Clinical Trials and Methodology (ISCTM). We are your gateway to the latest insights, innovations, and conversations at the forefront of central nervous system clinical research.
Our series dives deep into the science and strategy behind CNS research, bringing together a global community of researchers, clinicians, regulators, and industry leaders. We explore the critical challenges and breakthroughs shaping the future of therapeutics development, with a dedicated focus on advancing trial methodology and improving patient outcomes.
Mind the Methods
Intro to Mind the Methods
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In this introductory episode of Mind the Methods, host Elizabeth Pappadopulos, PhD, introduces the mission, scope, and audience of the ISCTM podcast. She outlines how the series will explore innovations in CNS clinical trial design and methodology ranging from digital endpoints, adaptive protocols, and generative AI to patient-centric approaches and real-world challenges across psychiatric, neurologic, and neurodegenerative research. Episode 00 sets the stage for thoughtful, expert-led conversations with researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and regulators, all focused on advancing rigorous methodology and improving outcomes for patients in CNS drug development.