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Activity Number: 277
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Sponsor: Section on Bayesian Statistical Science
Abstract - #309532
Title: Software and Practical Considerations for Designing and Conducting Innovative Clinical Trials at MDACC
Author(s): John D. Cook*+
Companies: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 447, Houston, TX, 77030,
Keywords: Bayesian clinical trials ; adaptive randomization ; dose-finding ; safety monitoring
Abstract:

This presentation will survey the most commonly used software applications for designing and conducting Phase I and II clinical trials at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Practical considerations include explaining innovating methods to researchers, heuristics for selecting design parameters, and the logistics of patient accrual and attrition.

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