Data Monitoring and Interim Analyses (CTM206)
Aims
This module will cover issues relating to the on-going monitoring of the data in a study in order that sufficient data are available to answer the trial’s question reliably without recruiting more patients than necessary, or exposing them to unacceptable risks. The module will therefore focus on the ethical context of decisions about whether or not to continue entering patients into trials. A number of different statistical approaches will be explored, and the role and conduct of data monitoring committees in this process will be examined.
Credits
15 credits are offered on successful completion of this module.
Prerequisites and Selection
Those wishing to study this module should have regular access to the internet to benefit from library facilities, participate in web-based conference discussions and submit assignments.
Students who do not have a background in clinical trials may need to spend some time familiarising themselves with terminology before they can successfully complete this module. Please see the Module Outline for more details.
Students must meet the required standard of English required to study this course. Details can be found here.
2012-13 Fee
The tuition fee for this module is £1,655.
Module Outline
A full outline of the module can be downloaded here as a pdf document.
