1. Edition - April 2009
44.90 Euro
2009. 224 Pages, Softcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN-10: 1-4051-6774-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-6774-1 - John Wiley & Sons






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Short description
Finally, a concise guide to setting up, conducting, and reporting a clinical trial. Covering the scientific basis of the design and analyses of clinical trials, including the statistical issues and how they are coordinated and regulated, this important paperback illuminates the path to success for the student or researcher. This eminently readable handbook even explains how to apply for grant funding and ethical approval.

From the contents
Preface.

1 Fundamental concepts.

2 Types of outcome measures and understanding them.

3 Design and analysis of phase I trials.

4 Design and analysis of phase II trials.

5 Design of phase III trials.

6 Randomisation.

7 Analysis and interpretation of phase III trials.

8 Systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

9 Health-related Quality of Life and Health Economic Evaluation.

10 Setting up, conducting and reporting trials.

11 Regulations and guidelines.

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