ConDuCT stands for Collaboration and innovation in Difficult and Complex randomised controlled Trials and was part of the MRC's Network of Hubs for Trials Methodology Research. 

The Hub had four main themes:

Theme 1: Prioritisation and Trial Design for Cost-effectiveness Analysis

Theme 2: Integrative and dynamic research methods to optimise recruitment to RCTs

Theme 3: Improving feasibility study designs and trial conduct to enhance trial quality and results

Theme 4: Outcomes in RCTs - assessment, reporting and integration in decision-making

The Hub was open between 2009 and 2019. It aimed to develop a world class centre of excellence for high-quality, cutting-edge methodological research of relevance to pragmatic RCTs in general, but with a particular focus on the needs of RCTs in surgery. Though conduct has finished, you can find out more about the new MRC Trials Methodology Research Partnership here

You can also find out more about the Centre for Surgical Research's current activities here.