> Dear Allstat
> A PSI TRAINING COURSE ON THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CROSS-OVER TRIALS
> BY MIKE KENWARD - 21ST & 22ND APRIL 2009
> We have places available on the 2-day training course "The Design and
> Analysis of Cross-Over Trials" on 21st & 22nd April 2009, presented by
> Mike Kenward (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) at
> Theobalds Park, Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross ,
> Hertfordshire, EN7 5HW .
> This introductory course covers both the design and analysis of
> cross-over trials, from a basic level to more advanced topics. Prior
> experience of cross-over trials is not required, but a good working
> knowledge of conventional regression and analysis of variance will be
> assumed. Some experience with generalised linear models would be
> advantageous. The following key topics will be addressed:
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> The two-period two-treatment design
> Detailed exposition
> Issues including carry-over
> The so-called two-stage procedure
> Use of baselines and covariates
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> Higher-order designs
> Designs with more than two periods and/or more than two treatments
> Common types of design, eg William's square Methods for choosing and
> comparing designs, and for determining their properties
> Special cases, such as dose-escalation designs
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> Analysis
> The use of fixed and random subject effects
> The appropriate role of baseline covariates
> Analyses for non-normal outcomes, such as binary, count, and ordinal
>
> Register online at www.psiweb.org and click onto Events to confirm
> your place. To receive your earlybird discount, register by 16th March
> 2009. Payment is now available online.
> For those unfamiliar with the location, the hotel is easily accessible
> by train and car, and from airports. Please find details below
> By Car
> Exit the M25 at Junction 25, head north towards Cambridge on the A10.
> At the next roundabout take the first exit (left), into Lieutenant
> Ellis Way and head towards Cuffley and Goffs Oak. Take the first left,
> signposted Theobalds Park and continue over the bridge and straight
> on. The entrance is in front of you.
> By Train
> Theobalds Park is situated 3 miles from Cheshunt station with British
> Rail connections from London, Liverpool Street. There is a taxi rank
> at the station. Journey time from Liverpool Street to Cheshunt is
> about 30 minutes.
> By Air
> Theobalds Park is approximately 45 minutes from Stansted Airport, 1
> hour from Luton and 45 minutes from Heathrow.
> Website Address:
> http://www.deverevenues.co.uk/find-venue/theobalds-park.html
> We look forward to receiving your registrations.
> Kind regards
> PSI Executive Office
> PSI Events Co-ordinator
> Tel: +44 (0)1625 267882 Fax: +44 (0)1625 267879
> Resources for Associations Ltd
> Registered Office: South Park Road, Macclesfield, SK11 6SH
> Registered in England No. 4391074
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