In this article for ACRP Clinical Researcher, Professors Deborah Ashby and Jennifer Visser-Rogers discuss the challenges of data monitoring in complex clinical trials. Traditional methods are insufficient for trials with multiple variables like endpoints or treatments. Emphasising the importance of adaptable Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) and collaboration among experts to handle these complexities effectively Prof Ashby and Visser-Rogers stress the need for statisticians to communicate clearly within DMCs and adapt to the changing landscape of clinical trial designs.
Read the full article in ACRP Clinical Researcher.