• Startdatum:
  • 11 april 2022
  • Cursusduur:
  • 3 dagen
  • Werkzaam als:
  • PhD

Introduction
In this course, the design and analysis of clinical trials will be considered from a biostatistical/methodological perspective. Topics include Phase II / Phase III studies, randomization and blinding, power calculations (sample size), analysis of trial outcomes, superiority, inferiority and equivalence, missing values and multiple imputation. Practical sessions will focus on hands-on experience in the above topics, based on an example trial dataset.

The course is coordinated by Nan van Geloven of the department of Biomedical Data Sciences, which also provides support for the practical sessions.
The course will cover 2.5 days and ends the third day at 12.30 hrs.

Course material
All study materials are supplied electronically only. This includes the PowerPoint presentations and background materials. All materials will be made available in an online learning environment to which students receive access about 2 weeks prior to the course. Participants are expected to bring their own laptop for the practical exercies, and a notebook for taking written notes (if desired).

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of statistics (equivalent to the Boerhaave course "Basic methods and reasoning in Biostatistics"). A laptop with WiFi connection for all participants is mandatory.

Teaching environment
Lectures and practical sessions.

Exams and certificate of participation
No exam has to be taken to complete the course. To obtain a certificate of participation, ALL lectures and practical exercise sessions should be attended.

Language
Course material (PowerPoint, exercises etc.) are all in English. Lectures are also in English.

Target group
Master and PhD students; clinical researchers.