Randomizedcontrolledtrials.pptVIP

Randomized controlled trials Hilde Kl?vstad Tallin, 6 September 2005 Contents Why randomized controlled trials? Design and conduct Selection of study population Allocation of study regimes Follow-up of participants Analysis and interpretation Publication Question design We need different studies to answer different study questions The study question decides what design Key questions How many are (becoming) ill? (occurence) Why do some people become ill why others stay healthy? (etiology/causiality) How can we determine if somebody has a spesific health condition? (diagnosti