An Introduction to Clinical Trials (Original PDF from Publisher)

An Introduction to Clinical Trials (Original PDF from Publisher)

Written by Professor Jonathan A. Cook

For individuals studying clinical trials or just starting to work on one , An Introduction to Clinical Trials provides a succinct , step-by-step overview of the concepts and procedures involved .

Clinical trials are essential to the advancement of medicine and the improvement of healthcare because they assess the efficacy of novel therapies and interventions . In the course of conducting medical research , these are also intricate , multidisciplinary initiatives that incorporatescience , ethics and regulatory constraints . An Introduction to Clinical Trials describes study design , sample size determination , study setup , study conduct , statistical analysis and results distribution beginning with the research question . Randomized controlled trials are the “ultimate” clinical study and are the main emphasis of this book . It provides the underlying scientific and statistical concepts and demystifies the terminology used in clinical trials research .

All throughout , real-world examples are used to make concepts relatable . An Introduction to Clinical Trials , written by a seasoned medical statistician , will be helpful to readers from a variety of backgrounds , including postgraduate and medical students , aspiring physicians , healthcare workers and those involved in clinical trials on a professional basis . The goal of this book is to provide readers with a deeper , more comprehensive understanding of clinical trials .

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