A concise guide to clinical trials /

"Clinical trials have revolutionized the way disease is prevented, detected and treated, and early death avoided, and they continue to be an expanding area of research. They are central to the work of pharmaceutical companies, and there are many academic and public sector organizations that con...

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Main Author: Hackshaw, Allan K. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell 2024.
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Clinical trials have revolutionized the way disease is prevented, detected and treated, and early death avoided, and they continue to be an expanding area of research. They are central to the work of pharmaceutical companies, and there are many academic and public sector organizations that conduct trials on a wide variety of interventions, including drugs, devices, surgical techniques, and changes in behavior and lifestyle. Concise Guide to Clinical Trials, Second Edition provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of the design, conduct and analysis of trials. It requires no prior knowledge on the subject as the important concepts are introduced throughout. There are chapters that distinguish between the different types of trials, and an introduction to systematic reviews, health-related quality of life and health economic evaluation. The book also covers the ethical and legal requirements in setting up a clinical trial due to an increase in governance responsibilities and regulations. The new edition is fully revised with fresh coverage of pharmaceutical trials, adaptive designs and the use of big data' amongst many updates"--
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119502678
1119502675
9781119502760
1119502764