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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
> > >[log in to unmask]
> > >
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