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Book Synopsis
Discusses the significance of clinical trials in the context of 21st century health care, with contributions on issues such as: The role of experiments in health care; Keeping track of trial reports; and, The nuts and bolts of doing trials. It is intended for trialists and researchers conducting efficient, high quality, and relevant studies.

Table of Contents
Contributors.

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Comparing like with like and the development of randomisation.

Why we need randomised controlled trials.

Keeping track of trial reports; the experience of The Cochrane Trials Register.

What have we learned from 50 years of randomised trials for people with schizophrenia.

Big is still beautiful: why we still need large simple trials.

Factors that limit the number, quality and progress of randomised trials.

The nuts and bolts of doing trials.

Building resources for randomised trials.

The role of data monitoring committees.

Bayesian perspectives on the ethics of trials.

"Empowering" patient choice about participation in trials?.

Index

Clinical Trials

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      Publisher BMJ Books
      Published 4 December 2001
      ISBN-13 9780727915993
      978-0727915993
      ISBN-10 0727915991
      Also in:
      Medical research Pharmacology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Discusses the significance of clinical trials in the context of 21st century health care, with contributions on issues such as: The role of experiments in health care; Keeping track of trial reports; and, The nuts and bolts of doing trials. It is intended for trialists and researchers conducting efficient, high quality, and relevant studies.

      Table of Contents
      Contributors.

      Foreword.

      Preface.

      Acknowledgements.

      Comparing like with like and the development of randomisation.

      Why we need randomised controlled trials.

      Keeping track of trial reports; the experience of The Cochrane Trials Register.

      What have we learned from 50 years of randomised trials for people with schizophrenia.

      Big is still beautiful: why we still need large simple trials.

      Factors that limit the number, quality and progress of randomised trials.

      The nuts and bolts of doing trials.

      Building resources for randomised trials.

      The role of data monitoring committees.

      Bayesian perspectives on the ethics of trials.

      "Empowering" patient choice about participation in trials?.

      Index

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