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>Medical Statistics Unit
>The University of Edinburgh
>
>Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials
>8 – 10 September 2003
>
>Organised by the Office of Lifelong Learning
>http://www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/cpd/courses
>
>Course Content
>* Basics of clinical trial design
>* randomisation
>* avoidance of bias
>* ethical issues
>* Types of trial design
>* parallel groups
>* cross-over trials
>* sequential methods
>* Sample size
>* Explanatory vs pragmatic trials
>* Regulatory/organisational aspects
>* Analysis of parallel group studies
>* Cross-over trials
>* design and analysis aspects
>* two period trials
>* multi-period trials
>* N-of-1 trials
>* Trials for bioequivalence
>* Use of baseline values
>* Interpretation of results
>* multiple testing
>* subgroup analysis
>* published papers
>Introduction to unusual and advanced methods of design and analysis
>
>Registration and Further Information
>To reserve your place(s), please contact:
>Office of Lifelong Learning - CPD Unit
>The University of Edinburgh
>11 Buccleuch Place
>Edinburgh
>EH8 9LW
>Tel: 0131 651 1819 Fax: 0131 651 1746 e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>Alternatively you can book online at:
>www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/cpd/courses
>
>Who Should Attend
>This course is suitable for all clinicians and scientists involved in
>the conduct of clinical trials. In particular, Clinical Research
>Associates and Clinical Data Managers will find this course extremely
>useful.
>
>Why Attend
>A well-designed clinical trial, analysed competently, will enable
>treatment evaluations to be made as precisely as possible while
>minimising the chances of drawing the wrong conclusion. This course
>will be practically orientated with lectures, practical exercises and
>small group discussions interspersed throughout.
>
>The Speakers
>The course will be given by staff from the Medical Statistics Unit of
>The University of Edinburgh:
>
>Robin Prescott is Director of the Unit and Professor of Health
>Technology Assessment. He has been working in the medical field for
>thirty years and has a particular interest in cross-over trials. He
>has wide experience of multi-centre trials and of working with the
>pharmaceutical industry.
>
>Gordon Murray is Professor of Medical Statistics at The University of
>Edinburgh. He has over twenty years of experience of collaborating in
>clinical trials with medical colleagues, the pharmaceutical industry,
>and drug regulatory authorities. Areas of particular interest include
>trials in cardiovascular medicine and clinical neurosciences.
>
>Course Fees
>A special rate is available for bookings made by Friday 27 June
>
>Early booking rate £695
>Standard rate £795
>
>A limited number of places will be available upon enquiry for those
>from registered charities/academic institutions at the reduced rate of
>£495. Fees include daily morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, a
>course dinner and a delegate’s pack including full course notes.
>
>
>Arlene Milne
>CPD Course Co-ordinator
>Office of Lifelong Learning
>The University of Edinburgh
>Tel 44 (0) 131 651 1819
>Fax 44 (0) 131 651 1746
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>Arlene Milne
>CPD Course Co-ordinator
>Office of Lifelong Learning
>The University of Edinburgh
>Tel 44 (0) 131 651 1819
>Fax 44 (0) 131 651 1746
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