Writing results in a clinical trial report

Authors: Mara Therese P. Evangelista MD, DPDS and Nick Huber

Abstract

During the course of a clinical trial, large amounts of data
are usually collected at different time points (i.e. at baseline and during follow-up visits). This results in the possibility of multiple statistical tests and various ways that the results can be reported. Some authors would naturally hope to show ‘interesting’ data, and this can lead to a tendency to hype
the results. This must be resisted. It is of the utmost importance to report a balanced view of the results. This is why it is essential, before a trial starts, to have a protocol that states the primary and secondary endpoints and includes a pre-specified analysis plan.

Citation

Evangelista MT, Huber N. Writing result in a clinical trial report. J Phil Dermatol Soc. 2018; 27(1): 11-4.

Keywords

Clinical Trial, Report, Tests,Research

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