An Introduction to Clinical Trials (PDF Book)
By Prof Jonathan A. Cook
An Introduction to clinical trials is a comprehensive guide on the principles and practices of clinical trials. Clinical trials are vital to the progress of medicine, evaluating the effectiveness of new treatments and interventions for improved healthcare. The book is an excellent resource for those studying clinical trials and those new to working on one. It explains the process of clinical trials step-by-step, beginning with the research question, study design, sample size determination, and study set-up. The book also covers study conduct, statistical analysis, and the dissemination of results, with a focus on randomised controlled trials. The underlying scientific and statistical concepts are explained in easy-to-understand terms, and real-life examples are used throughout the book to make the concepts clear. Written by an experienced medical statistician, An Introduction to clinical trials will benefit readers of all backgrounds, including postgraduate and medical students, trainee doctors, and healthcare professionals. It aims to help readers gain a fuller and more rounded understanding of clinical trials.
Product Details
- Publisher : Oxford University Press (September 13, 2023)
- Language : English
- eBook Digital : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0198885237
- ISBN-13 : 978-0198885238