Ep. 207 Integrating Clinical Trials into Routine Urology Practice with Dr. Behfar Ehdaie

How can urologists run clinical trials efficiently while improving enrollment and reducing costs? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Behfar Ehdaie, a urologic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss methods and practical implementation strategies for clinical trials in urology. --- This podcast is supported by: Photocure https://www.photocure.com/ --- SYNPOSIS First, Dr. Ehdaie shares personal experiences from starting pilot trials, engaging stakeholders, and integrating trial processes into clinical practice. He also discusses mechanisms to reduce cost and improve enrollment while explaining the concept of two-stage consent to minimize patient anxiety. This episode aims to provide valuable pearls for young investigators and experienced practitioners alike on conducting successful clinical trials. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 04:39 - Challenges in Clinical Trials 06:21 - Case Study: Focal Therapy Trial 16:45 - Case Study: Hernia Trial 20:17 - Innovation in Clinical Trials 26:25 - Two-Stage Consent 36:11 - Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Photocure https://www.photocure.com/