Clinical Trials: A Methodologic Perspective Second Edition – August 1, 2005

Clinical Trials: A Methodologic Perspective Second Edition(Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics) Hardcover – August 1, 2005

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"…clearly written, practical presentations of the standard topics, and also fascinating discussion you won't find elsewhere…" (Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices, August 2007)

"…a very good addition to the clinical trials area." (Statistical Methods in Medical Research, October 2006)

"…an excellent reference for both clinicians and statisticians." (Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics, May/June 2006)

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This book gives the reader important accounts of basic statistical procedures used in clinical trials. It covers several areas of study, including biostatics, biomathematics, biometry and epidemiology. There is emphasis for trialists to learn good methodology while giving quality clinical treatment. Discusses and explores controversial issues such as ethics and offers pragmatic information regarding allegations of fraud or misconduct.
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Hardcover: 720 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2 edition (August 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471727814
ISBN-13: 978-0471727811
Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
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Preface.

Preface to the First Edition.

1. Preliminaries.

2. Clinical Trails as Research.

3. Why Clinical Trials Are Ethical.

4. Contexts for Clinical Trials.

5. Statistical Perspectives.

6. Clinical Trials as Experimental Designs.

7. Random Error and Bias.

8. Objectives and Outcomes.

9. Translational Clinical Trials.

10. Dose Finding Designs.

11. Sample Size and Power.

12. The Study Cohort.

13. Treatment Allocation.

14. Treatment Effects Monitoring.

15. Counting Patients and Events.

16. Estimating Clinical Effects.

17. Prognostic Factor Analyses.

18. Reporting and Authorship.

19. Factorial Designs.

20 Cross-Over Designs.

21. Meta-Analyses.

22. Misconduct and Fraud in Clinical Research.

Appendix A: Data and Programs.

Appendix B: Notation and Terminology.

Appendix C: Abbreviations.

Appendix D: Nuremberg Code.

Appendix E: Declaration of Helsinki.

Appendix F: NCI Data and Safety Monitoring Policy.

Appendix G: NIH Data and Safety Monitoring Policy.

Appendix H: Royal Statistical Society Code of Conduct.

Bibliography.

Author Index.

Subject Index.