Introduction

Multi-Institutional Trials

The main goal of the AAST Multi-Institutional Trials Committee (MIT) is to facilitate the design and execution of multi-center projects. In this capacity the AAST-MIT enables researchers to collaborate with other centers. Typically, these collaborations include investigator-initiated projects, often without federal or industrial funding. Institutions rely on their own resources for participation.

Studies Likely to be Approved for AAST Sponsorship

1. Prospective
2. Clear and clinically relevant hypothesis
3. Clear and concise study design
4. Feasible (not very complex or time consuming)
5. Study period that is less than 2 years (and preferably not longer than 1 year)
6. Leadership potential in the Coordinating Center