CT: Science of Clinical Trials Design
FPM-40205
This course reviews the nuts-and-bolts of effective clinical trial design and the basic anatomy of a clinical trial. Topics include trial designs by stage in drug/device development; the various types of trial designs and when they apply; defining the hypothesis and study objectives; defining clinically meaningful safety and efficacy endpoints and study procedures; selecting the study population and determining sample size; scientific/ethical considerations; and data analyses and statistical considerations.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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No textbook required.
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- No refunds after: 1/12/2026
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Instructor:
Jenny Paredes
Senior Manager, Clinical Operations, PRA Health Sciences
