Information Package / Course Catalogue
Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
Course Code: BİS600
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To provide the learning of basic concepts of the clinical trials

Course Content

Introduction to clinical trials; Randomisation, blinding and ethical considerations; Study design and analysis; Special topics in clinical trials: cross-over trials, meta-analysis, repeated measures.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyse data from a clinical trial, using simple statistical methods, and be able to interpret the results.
2.Discuss the ethical issues involved in conducting clinical trials.
3.Be able to implement simple randomisation methods.
4.Calculate the required sample size for a study.
5. 199/5000 Learning the methods required for the planning of a clinical trial from the stage of planning to the reporting stage, the rules for conducting clinical trials
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to clinical trials - I
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to clinical trials - II
Week 3 - Theoretical
Randomisation, blinding and ethical considerations - I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Randomisation, blinding and ethical considerations - II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Randomisation, blinding and ethical considerations - III
Week 6 - Theoretical
Study design and analysis - I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Study design and analysis - II
Week 8 - Theoretical
Literature review and discussion (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Study design and analysis - III
Week 10 - Theoretical
Special topics in clinical trials-Cross-over trials - I
Week 11 - Theoretical
Special topics in clinical trials-Cross-over trials - II
Week 12 - Theoretical
Special topics in clinical trials-Meta analysis - I
Week 13 - Theoretical
Special topics in clinical trials-meta analysis - II
Week 14 - Theoretical
Special topics in clinical trials-Repeated measures
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination115217
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
3
3
2
5
3
4
OÇ-2
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
OÇ-3
4
3
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026