ISCTM Annual Scientific Meeting

The ISCTM Annual Scientific Meeting is set to be held at The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection in Washington DC, United States. This prestigious event focuses on advancements in clinical neuroscience and provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their insights and findings. Attendees can expect a rich array of discussions surrounding current and completed working groups, as well as access to ISCTM-related publications and innovations in clinical neuroscience.

The meeting will feature a variety of session proposals that are currently being accepted for the 2027 Annual Meeting and the 2027 Autumn Conference. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with recent manuscripts published by ISCTM Working Groups, which include important topics such as the placebo response challenge in CNS clinical trials, stakeholder feedback in clinical trial design for rare diseases, and innovative technologies in CNS trials.

Additionally, attendees can explore the lessons learned from conducting CNS trials during public health emergencies, including insights gained from the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable working groups will be presenting their findings, including the Algorithms and Flags Working Group, which aims to improve measurement consistency with the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS).

The Estimands and Missing Data Working Group will also provide a practical guide for defining clinical trial estimands, focusing on psychiatric disorders. Sessions will also include discussions on the assessment methods for rapid-acting antidepressants and the importance of adapting rating scales for clinical studies. Overall, the ISCTM Annual Scientific Meeting promises to be a pivotal event for data analysts and professionals in the field, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among attendees from across the USA.