Many patients' lives depend on the design, conduct, and interpretation of clinical trials. A well-designed trial can protect patients from dangerous medical treatments, bring important therapies to patients, assist in the advancement of science, and affect the financial stability of a company. Understanding the science and operations of formal clinical trials is important to all those who produce, study, purchase, invest in, or conduct research in drugs, medical devices, or any other type of health care intervention. From legal and ethical issues to statistics and patient recruitment to reporting results, Principles and Practice of Clinical Trial Medicine provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of clinical trials.
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