Robin Chatters
BSc, PgCert
Population Health, School of Medicine and Population Health
Research Fellow
+44 114 222 2969
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Population Health, School of Medicine and Population Health
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Regent Court (ScHARR)
30 Regent Street
Sheffield
S1 4DA
- Profile
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I am based at Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU), where I assist investigators in the design and costing of clinical research and oversee the CTRU’s involvement in funded studies.
The majority of studies I have undertaken are National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) or Medical Research Council (MRC) funded randomised controlled trials (RCTs), in a variety of clinical areas including occupational health (the Lifestyle Matters trial), reproductive health (the Endometrial Scratch trial) and adolescent scoliosis (the ‘BASIS’ trial - Bracing Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis).
I have also undertaken research focussing on clinical trials methodology including:
- the DIAMOND (Development of a generalisable methodology for n-of-1 trial delivery in very low volume treatments) project.
- a study to assess whether adaptations made during the COVID-19 pandemic could improve the efficiency of future trials (the 'Learning from COVID-19 efficient trial adaptations' study).
- a qualitative study to assess the value and challenges of incorporating equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into early phase trials.
- Publications
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Featured publications
Journal articles
- The development of a set of key points to aid clinicians and researchers in designing and conducting n-of-1 trials. Trials, 25(1). View this article in WRRO
- A methodological review of randomised n-of-1 trials. Trials, 25(1). View this article in WRRO
- Exploring the barriers to, and importance of, participant diversity in early-phase clinical trials: an interview-based qualitative study of professionals and patient and public representatives. BMJ Open, 14(3). View this article in WRRO
- Outpatient paracentesis for the management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: study protocol for the STOP-OHSS randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 14. View this article in WRRO
- Bracing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (BASIS) study – night-time versus full-time bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: study protocol for a multicentre, randomized controlled trial. Bone & Joint Open, 4(11), 873-880. View this article in WRRO
- Learning from COVID-19 related trial adaptations to inform efficient trial design—a sequential mixed methods study. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 22(1). View this article in WRRO
- Endometrial scratch to increase live birth rates in women undergoing first-time in vitro fertilisation : RCT and systematic review. Health Technology Assessment, 26(10), 1-211. View this article in WRRO
- Endometrial scratch in women undergoing first-time IVF treatment : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 44(4), 617-629. View this article in WRRO
- The current role of induced endometrial trauma (endometrial scratch) in women undergoing infertility treatment. Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 39(5/6), e1-e4.
- Experiences of trial participants and site staff of participating in and running a large randomised trial within fertility (the endometrial scratch trial): a qualitative interview study. BMJ Open, 11(9). View this article in WRRO
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of adjuncts to minimally invasive treatment of urethral stricture in men. European Urology, 80(4), 467-479. View this article in WRRO
- A randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of the endometrial scratch procedure prior to first-time IVF, with or without ICSI. Human Reproduction, 36(7), 1841-1853. View this article in WRRO
- Recruitment of older adults to three preventative lifestyle improvement studies. Trials, 19. View this article in WRRO
- Paramedic assessment of older adults after falls, including community care referral pathway: cluster randomized trial.. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 70(4), 495-505. View this article in WRRO
- The long-term (24-month) effect on health and well-being of the Lifestyle Matters community-based intervention in people aged 65 years and over: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, 7(9), e016711-e016711. View this article in WRRO
- The use of rapid review methods in health technology assessments: 3 case studies.. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 16(1). View this article in WRRO
- Psychological and psychosocial interventions for cannabis cessation in adults: A systematic review. Addiction Research and Theory, 24(2), 93-110. View this article in WRRO
All publications
Journal articles
- The development of a set of key points to aid clinicians and researchers in designing and conducting n-of-1 trials. Trials, 25(1). View this article in WRRO
- A methodological review of randomised n-of-1 trials. Trials, 25(1). View this article in WRRO
- Exploring the barriers to, and importance of, participant diversity in early-phase clinical trials: an interview-based qualitative study of professionals and patient and public representatives. BMJ Open, 14(3). View this article in WRRO
- Outpatient paracentesis for the management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: study protocol for the STOP-OHSS randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 14. View this article in WRRO
- Bracing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (BASIS) study – night-time versus full-time bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: study protocol for a multicentre, randomized controlled trial. Bone & Joint Open, 4(11), 873-880. View this article in WRRO
- Learning from COVID-19 related trial adaptations to inform efficient trial design—a sequential mixed methods study. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 22(1). View this article in WRRO
- Endometrial scratch to increase live birth rates in women undergoing first-time in vitro fertilisation : RCT and systematic review. Health Technology Assessment, 26(10), 1-211. View this article in WRRO
- Endometrial scratch in women undergoing first-time IVF treatment : a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 44(4), 617-629. View this article in WRRO
- The current role of induced endometrial trauma (endometrial scratch) in women undergoing infertility treatment. Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 39(5/6), e1-e4.
- Experiences of trial participants and site staff of participating in and running a large randomised trial within fertility (the endometrial scratch trial): a qualitative interview study. BMJ Open, 11(9). View this article in WRRO
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of adjuncts to minimally invasive treatment of urethral stricture in men. European Urology, 80(4), 467-479. View this article in WRRO
- A randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of the endometrial scratch procedure prior to first-time IVF, with or without ICSI. Human Reproduction, 36(7), 1841-1853. View this article in WRRO
- Lifestyle matters randomized controlled trial of a preventive health intervention for older people: Qualitative sub study with participants and intervention facilitators. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 15, 239-253. View this article in WRRO
- Challenges in the design, planning and implementation of trials evaluating group interventions. Trials, 21. View this article in WRRO
- Induced endometrial trauma (endometrial scratch) in the mid-luteal menstrual cycle phase preceding first cycle IVF/ICSI versus usual IVF/ICSI therapy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.. BMJ Open, 8(5). View this article in WRRO
- Recruitment of older adults to three preventative lifestyle improvement studies. Trials, 19. View this article in WRRO
- Paramedic assessment of older adults after falls, including community care referral pathway: cluster randomized trial.. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 70(4), 495-505. View this article in WRRO
- The long-term (24-month) effect on health and well-being of the Lifestyle Matters community-based intervention in people aged 65 years and over: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, 7(9), e016711-e016711. View this article in WRRO
- A preventative lifestyle intervention for older adults (lifestyle matters): a randomised controlled trial. Age And Ageing, 46, 627-634. View this article in WRRO
- Support and assessment for fall emergency referrals (SAFER) 2: A cluster randomised trial and systematic review of clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of new protocols for emergency ambulance paramedics to assess older people following a fall with referral to community-based care when appropriate. Health Technology Assessment, 21(13), 1-218. View this article in WRRO
- The use of rapid review methods in health technology assessments: 3 case studies.. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 16(1). View this article in WRRO
- The “Lifestyle Matters” Study: Results From a Trial of an Occupational Therapy Lifestyle Intervention for Older Adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(4_Supplement_1), 7011515242p1-7011515242p1.
- Psychological and psychosocial interventions for cannabis cessation in adults: A systematic review. Addiction Research and Theory, 24(2), 93-110. View this article in WRRO
- IMPLEMENTATION OF A NOVEL INTERVENTION TO CARE FOR ELDERLY PATIENTS WHO FALL: PARAMEDICS' VIEWS. Emergency Medicine Journal, 32(5), e1.1-e1.
- TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS: THE STORY OF THE SAFER 2 STUDY. Emergency Medicine Journal, 32(5), e4.2-e4.
- A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURE ON THE CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE WHO FALL AND USE OUT-OF-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICES. Emergency Medicine Journal, 32(5), e3.1-e3.
- DEVELOPMENT OF COMPLEX INTERVENTION IN EMERGENCY CARE OF FALLS FOR EVALUATION:IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MRC GUIDANCE. Emergency Medicine Journal, 32(5), e10.3-e11.
- Involving older people in a multi-centre randomised trial of a complex intervention in pre-hospital emergency care: implementation of a collaborative model. Trials, 16(1). View this article in WRRO
- An evaluation of the referral process in the emergency department.. Emerg Med J, 31(10), 827-832.
- PP57 Implementation of a novel intervention to care for elderly patients whofall: analysis of paramedics’ views using Normalisation Process Theory. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 68(Suppl 1), A69.3-A70.
- Support and assessment for fall emergency referrals (SAFER 2) research protocol: cluster randomised trial of the clinical and cost effectiveness of new protocols for emergency ambulance paramedics to assess and refer to appropriate community-based care.. BMJ Open, 2(6). View this article in WRRO
- Psychological and psychosocial interventions for cannabis cessation in adults: a systematic review short report. Health Technology Assessment, 19(56), 1-130. View this article in WRRO
Conference proceedings papers
- O-309 Endometrial scratching in women undergoing their first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) cycle: results from the UK Multicentre Endometrial Scratch Randomised Controlled Trial. Human Reproduction, Vol. 35(Supplement 1) (pp 140-141). Virtual, 5 July 2020 - 5 July 2020. View this article in WRRO
- Factors that affect attrition in RCTs for the treatment of depression. Trials, Vol. 20(Suppl 1) (pp 53-54). Brighton, UK, 6 October 2019 - 9 October 2019. View this article in WRRO
Posters
- View this article in WRRO Challenges in the design, planning and implementation of trials evaluating group interventions. 5th International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference (ICTMC 2019).
Preprints
- The development of a set of key points to aid clinicians and researchers in designing and conducting n-of-1 trials, Research Square Platform LLC.
- A Methodological Review of Randomised n-of-1 Trials., Research Square Platform LLC.
- Teaching interests
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MPH dissertation supervision