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Activity Number:
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120
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Monday, August 9, 2004 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Education
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| Abstract - #301717 |
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Title:
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A Course in Randomization, Clinical Study Designs, Allocation Schedules, and Interactive Voice Response Systems for Clinical Research Personnel
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Author(s):
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Gregory T. Golm*+ and Thomas Bradstreet and Laura A. Coffey
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Companies:
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Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck & Co., Inc.
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Address:
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785 Jolly Rd., Blue Bell, PA, 19422,
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Keywords:
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allocation schedule ; statistical education ; Interactive Voice Response System
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Abstract:
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In most clinical trials, randomized treatment assignment is one of the most important features that enable valid statistical inference. Randomization schedules (allocation schedules for patients and component schedules for Interactive Voice Response Systems) provide the blueprints for carrying out the randomization scheme according to the study design and thus form a nexus between statistical theory and clinical practice. Designing and executing a randomization schedule involves people across a wide variety of job roles, many of whom are not formally trained in all aspects of the randomization process. We have developed a highly interactive course for clinical research personnel that explains both the theory behind the randomization schedule and the practical aspects of its implementation. The course includes group workshops based on a wide variety of real clinical trial examples.
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