Can Botox Beat
Kristina Rhode and the PLEX Research Partners, Jacqueline and Alexandre, begin their SYNERGIES series by discussing the ethical considerations required when planning a scientific trial.
BERN - University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Latest Episode
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Finale – The Bern project comes to a close…
The Botox based project in Bern comes to a sudden stop, due to lack of funding. Alexandre, one of the PLEX Research Partners involved, bemoans this lack of vision from funders but remains optimistic as the all important SYNERGIES programme +
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Meeting 1 Episode 1 – Protection and application of data
So who’s data is it anyway? Jacqueline and Alexandre was to know what happens to the data if a participant in the trial decides not to continue… +
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Meeting 1 Episode 2 – Enlightened Consent
How long is too long? Jacqueline wants to know how do you go about ensuring participants in this trial really do give their “enlightened consent”? +
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Meeting 1 Episode 3 – a Question of Ethics
Getting it right. Kristina emphasises the importance of ethics in scientific research… +
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Meeting 1 Episode 5 – PLEXRP first impressions – Alexandre
No navel gazing here. Alexandre is pleasantly surprised by the scope of the ethics consultation… +
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Meeting 1 Episode 6 – PLEXRP first impressions – Jacqueline
What happens next? Jacqueline reflects on the lack of feedback or continuity in scientific trials… +
Research Partners
Gregor – PI
Alexandre – PLEX RP
Kristina – PI
Kristina Rhode and her PLEX Research Partners discuss the procedure and implications of recruiting PLEX candidates for inclusion in her Botox based research project…
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Meeting 2 Episode 1 – How long are these interviews?
Caroline and Alexandre have their doubts about the time available for the interviews and what can be achieved in the time given. +
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Meeting 2 Episode 2 – What indicates improvement in depression?
The BERN group lay down some markers for when things “get better”... +
Research Partners
Gregor – PI
Alexandre – PLEX RP
Kristina – PI
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Meeting 3 Episode 1 – The role of PLEX in this research
The Bern group discusses potential scenarios for collaboration - with on eye on the funding issue... +
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Meeting 3 Episode 2 – Depression and fatigue…
Alexandre explains how depression can undermine resistance to stress and fatigue... +
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Meeting 3 Episode 3 – How Seasons impact Illness
Spring or Autumn? Alexandre unpacks the complex impact that seasonal change can have on those suffering with bi-polar or depression... +
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Meeting 3 Episode 4 – Decisive diagnosis – Bipolar or Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar or borderline? Alexandre tells us why clarity in diagnosis is crucial... +
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Meeting 3 Episode 5 – Is there a lag between lab and clinic?
"Bench to Bed" is a phrase frequently used to describe an idealised relationship between research and clinical practice - Kristine explains to the PLEX-RPs one reason why this process isn’t quite as simple as it sounds... +
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Meeting 3 Episode 6 – How useful is a diagnosis?
Is diagnosis and subsequent labelling a help or hindrance to people living with mental illness? Kristina touches on the potential for rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) in people with severe depression while Alexandre adds n since to the debate... +
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Finale – The Bern project comes to a close…
The Botox based project in Bern comes to a sudden stop, due to lack of funding. Alexandre, one of the PLEX Research Partners involved, bemoans this lack of vision from funders but remains optimistic as the all important SYNERGIES programme +
Research Partners
Gregor – PI
Alexandre – PLEX RP
Kristina – PI
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