TiPS, 17 (1996)
` This book is an excellent guide into the field of clinical research. This useful book will be of great value to anyone involved in clinical research. The text is presented in an easily readable fashion with well-designed tables. The use of this knowledge will lead to improved quality in clinical research. '
Pharmacy World Sciences, 18:5 (1996)
A Guide to Clinical Drug Research
provides practical advice, from the conception of an idea, planning a study and writing a protocol, through to the conduct of a study, data collection and analysis, and publication. It tells investigators what information they should expect sponsoring companies to provide, particularly when there is only limited information available about a new drug. It also explains what the company can expect of investigators, including the requirements of `good clinical practice'. Unlike other currently available texts on clinical trials and pharmaceutical medicine,
A
Guide to Clinical Drug Research
concentrates on the needs of the practising clinician and research team. It is not restricted to drug investigation, and is relevant to all those involved in clinical research in a variety of settings.
Audience
: Required reading for clinical researchers and others involved as investigators in a drug project, often sponsored by a pharmaceutical company, plus agents of the sponsoring companies themselves.
