Clinical Trials in Osteoporosis

Clinical Trials in Osteoporosis is a practical handbook on clinical trials in the growing field of osteoporosis. Topics covered include study design, technical issues, data collection, quality assurance, data analysis and presentation. It aims to take the user through the process step-by-step from s...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Pearson, Derek (Editor), Miller, Colin G. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • Section 1: Study Design and the Pre-trial Phase
  • 2. Study Design and Endpoints
  • 3. Ethical Considerations
  • 4. Standardization and Pre-trial Quality Control
  • Section 2: Performing the Trial
  • 5. Organization of the Clinical Trial by the Sponsor
  • 6. Local Site Organization
  • 7. Clinical Trial Quality Assurance
  • 8. Laboratory and Instrument Quality Control
  • Section 3: Data Analysis and Presentation
  • 9. Data Analysis and Presentation: Writing a Paper for Publication
  • Section 4: Background
  • 10. Current and Future Therapies for Osteoporosis
  • 11. The Ideal Drug for the Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • 12. Instrument Measurements in Osteoporosis Clinical Trials: Evaluating the Endpoints
  • 13. Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover
  • 14. Future Therapies and Clinical Trials
  • Appendix A: Glossary
  • Appendix B: Sample Data from the Example Study Used in this Book