Phases of Clinical Trials

[Ludacris]

Kaplan says (pg 13 BS notes): Phase 3 tests efficacy and occurrence of side effects
FA 2010 says (pg 52): Phase 2 tests efficacy and occurrence of side effects

Which one is correct?

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[hrandani]

http://tinyurl.com/6gwsopn

No but seriously, Kaplan's wrong.

 

[xlr8]

Efficacy would have to be tested in Phase II since that's when they first introduce people with the disease of interest.

 

[DrDrToBe]

Yeah Kaplan is wrong and FA is right. Remember Phase 3 RCT test whether the drug is better than current gold standard; in Phase 2 they determine whether the drug works and side effects.

 

[Ludacris]

Thanks guys