Dr Alba Realpe Rojas
BSc (Los Andes, Bogota), MSc (Soton.), PhD (Coventry)
Current positions
Research Fellow
Bristol Medical School (PHS)
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Research interests
My primary research interest is in the development and implementation of qualitative research methods within clinical trials, with a specific focus on mental health trials. I am fascinated by the use of qualitative research in understanding the experiences and perspectives of trial participants and how these insights can be used to improve trial design and delivery. Through my work on the various trials and as a member of the QuinteT team, I have gained valuable experience in implementing QRIs and conducting in-depth interviews with trial participants to assess the acceptability of trial procedures. I am particularly interested in exploring new ways of incorporating qualitative research methods in clinical trials and mental health research to better understand the experiences of under-served populations.
Publications
Recent publications
18/04/2024Addressing barriers and identifying facilitators to support informed consent and recruitment in the Cavernous malformations A Randomised Effectiveness (CARE) pilot phase trial
EClinicalMedicine
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of individualised (early) patient-directed rehabilitation versus standard rehabilitation after surgical repair of the rotator cuff of the shoulder: protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial with integrated Quintet Recruitment Intervention (RaCeR 2)
BMJ Open
Preparing for responsive management versus preparing for renal dialysis in multimorbid older people with advanced chronic kidney disease (Prepare for Kidney Care)
Trials
Sertraline for anxiety in adults with a diagnosis of autism (STRATA)
Trials
The role of healthcare professionals’ communication in trial participation decisions
Trials