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Randomized Controlled Trials research service by IGREC

Service overview

IGREC supports randomized controlled trials from research design through final analysis. We protect treatment integrity, participant welfare, data quality, and operational feasibility at every stage.

Direct answer

Randomized controlled trials estimate programme effects through random assignment. IGREC supports design, sampling, recruitment, field implementation, quality assurance, and analysis. The result is credible evidence that can withstand technical review.

Researchers and programme teams seeking an independent, well-managed experimental evaluation.

Tailored support

A service designed around the decision and field reality.

The scope connects research questions, methods, participants, operations, quality controls and final use.

IGREC team delivering randomized controlled trials
Decision valueWhat this service helps you decide

An RCT can provide a strong causal estimate. Yet random assignment alone does not guarantee a strong study. Teams must manage spillovers, attrition, non-compliance, contamination, ethics, and implementation variation.

IGREC links the research protocol to field reality. First, we review the intervention and unit of assignment. Then, we design randomisation procedures and tracking systems. Additionally, we coordinate field teams and document every material deviation.

Expected outcomesWhat IGREC delivers
  • A defensible trial design linked to programme operations.
  • Transparent randomisation and allocation procedures.
  • Balanced treatment arms and documented implementation checks.
  • Strong participant tracking and attrition management.
  • Analysis that follows pre-specified outcomes and methods.
Best suited toWho this service supports

This service supports universities, research centres, development economists, NGOs, funders, government agencies, and innovation programmes. It is especially useful before scaling an intervention or committing substantial resources.

How IGREC delivers the service

A controlled process from mobilisation to handover.

01Design the experiment.

We define treatment arms, assignment units, outcomes, and comparison conditions.

02Calculate the sample.

We use expected effects, clustering, attrition, and power requirements.

03Build implementation controls.

We create randomisation scripts, allocation records, tracking tools, and deviation logs.

04Run disciplined fieldwork.

We train teams, supervise data collection, and monitor balance and protocol compliance.

05Analyse and explain.

We estimate intention-to-treat effects, treatment-on-treated effects when valid, and relevant heterogeneity.

Typical deliverables

A documented handover your team can use.

  • RCT protocol and implementation plan
  • Power and sample-size calculations
  • Randomisation code and allocation records
  • Survey instruments and field manuals
  • Attrition and compliance dashboards
  • Statistical analysis and publication-ready tables

Why clients choose IGREC

Rigour connected to local implementation knowledge.

IGREC understands the operational demands of experimental research in Uganda. We plan for remote locations, mobile populations, language needs, seasonal calendars, and partner coordination. Therefore, the design remains rigorous without ignoring implementation constraints.

We also separate research roles clearly. Independent data collection, secure treatment records, blinded checks where possible, and structured escalation protect credibility.

Relevant IGREC experience

Evidence from related assignments.

IGREC's portfolio includes randomized studies on contract farming, SME training, health incentives, property tax communication, refugee microcredit, protective equipment, and financial management. The range demonstrates how experimental methods can serve social, economic, and institutional questions.

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Frequently asked questions

Practical answers before scoping begins.

Can IGREC implement an RCT designed by another university?

Yes. We can deliver local research operations, instrument programming, recruitment, fieldwork, quality assurance, and data management.

How does IGREC reduce treatment contamination?

We assess assignment boundaries, staff workflows, participant movement, and communication risks. We then build practical controls and monitoring checks.

What happens when participants do not comply?

We document compliance carefully and preserve the original assignment analysis. Additional estimates depend on the design and assumptions.

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Build a trial that works in the field

Share your intervention model, research questions, proposed locations, and timeline. IGREC will help convert the concept into an implementable randomized trial.

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