PHPH 8885 - Fundamentals of Clinical Trials

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: (PHPH 7027 or PH8027 or PHPH 9820) and PHPH 8721 or instructor approval.
Description
This course covers the design, conduct, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical trials. A particular focus is on statistical considerations in trial planning, implementation, and analysis. Topics covered include protocol development, defining the research question, study design, sample size determination, randomization, blinding, data analysis and interpretation. Design and analytic strategies are addressed, including types of trials, intent to treat, per protocol, interim monitoring and analysis, reporting, and ethical issues.