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340.645.81 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL TRIALS

Department: Epidemiology
Term: 1st term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Janet Holbrook
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructors:
Description:

Introduces clinical trial design in the context of epidemiological concepts, covers various topics in the design and conduct of clinical trials, and profiles clinical trials that illustrate these issues. Topics include the definition and history of clinical trials; trial designs, including phase I-IV, cross-over, factorial, and large, simple designs; internal and external validity; controls, randomization, and masking; ethical issues; data analysis principles; monitoring of accumulating safety and efficacy data; and use of data from randomized trials.
Student Evaluation: assignments and final exam
Learning Objective:

Present the scientific rationale for conducting clinical trials • Acquaint students with various clinical trial designs • Provide an understanding of randomization and of the principle of analysis by assigned treatment • Familiarize students with ethical issues in clinical trials and with related U.S. regulations and guidelines for the conduct of trials • Illustrate topics with examples of clinical trials
Location: Internet
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: jholbrook@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses. plus 340.751 or 340.601.
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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