Clinical Trials in Osteoporosis /

Clinical Trials in Osteoporosis is a practical handbook on clinical trials in the growing field of osteoporosis. Topics covered include study design, technical issues, data collection, quality assurance, data analysis and presentation. It aims to take the user through the process step-by-step from s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pearson, Derek
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Miller, Colin G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London, 2002.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • 1. Study design and the pre-trial phase: Study design and endpoints. Ethical considerations. Standardisation and pre-trial quality control
  • 2. Performing the trial: Organisation of the clinical trial by the sponsor. Local organisation. Clinical trial quality assurance. Laboratory and instrument quality control
  • 3. Data analysis and presentation: Data analysis and presentation: writing a paper for publication
  • 4. Background: Current and future therapies for osteroporosis. The ideal drug for the treatment of osteoporosis. Instrument measurements in osteoporosis clinical trials: Evaluating the end points. Biochemical markers of bone turnover. Future therapies and clinical trials
  • Appendix A: Glossary of terms
  • Appendix B: Sample study data
  • Index.