Clinical trial structures.
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چکیده
Most errors in clinical trials are a result of poor planning. Fancy statistical methods cannot rescue design flaws. Thus careful planning with clear foresight is crucial. The selection of a clinical trial design structure requires logic and creativity. Common structural designs are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of experimental stroke & translational medicine
دوره 3 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010