Clinical Trials – Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence

Clinical Trials – Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence

This course will teach you the statistical measurement and analysis methods relevant to the study of pharmacokinetics, dose-response modeling, and bioequivalence. The course provides practical work with actual/simulated clinical trial data.

This course will teach you the statistical measurement and analysis methods relevant to the study of pharmacokinetics, dose-response modeling, and bioequivalence. The course provides practical work with actual/simulated clinical trial data.

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Overview

This primarily case-oriented course covers statistical measurement and analysis methods relevant to the study of pharmacokinetics (the absorption, distribution and secretion of drugs), dose-response modeling and bioequivalence. You will apply the principles of designing and analyzing clinical trials to the circumstances of several actual trials and acquire case oriented, “hands-on” practice in this demanding field. Computations will require use of some statistical software, students can use any software convenient to them.

Learning Outcomes

After taking this course, students will be able to specify the design of a new drug or new device study with the goal of establishing whether the new protocol is statistically equivalent to an existing therapy. You will learn how to design a study in accordance with regulatory requirements, as well as appropriate methods for analyzing data. You will be able to fit statistical models to dose-response data with the goal of quantifying a reliable relationship between drug dosage and average patient response.

  • Conduct PK analysis of time-concentration data
  • Conduct dose-response analysis
  • Specify bioequivalence designs for parallel and crossover designs
  • Review actual clinical trials and identify end point, question of interest, statistical method used

Who Should Take This Course

Analysts responsible for designing, implementing or analyzing clinical trials.

Instructors

Dr-Nand-Kishore-Rawat

Dr. Nand Kishore Rawat

Dr. Nand Kishore Rawat is a Portfolio Director of Clinical Research Services at Cytel Statistical Software & Services. With his expertise in planning, designing and analysing clinical trial projects, and his experience in clinical trial development at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, and also noted contract research organizations (CRO's), he brings a valuable practical perspective to the classroom and gives his students an insightful window into the pharmaceutical clinical trial world.

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Course Syllabus

Week 1

Clinical Trials for Drugs and Devices

  • Clinical trials review
  • Four trials of drugs and devices, behavioral therapy and chiropractic therapy (two examined in the lesson, two for homework)
    • end point
    • question of interest
    • choice of statistical technique
    • interpretation
  • Illustrative analysis of two cases

Week 2

Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Bioavailability

  • Basic concepts of PK
  • PK analysis of time-concentration data (bioavailability assessment)
    • Oral administration
    • Estimation of Cmax, Tmax, AUC, Ke, Ka
    • Intravenous administration
  • Dose-response modeling
    • Types of dose-response relationships
      • Michaelis-Menton model for saturating relationship
      • Power model: A model that includes three shapes

Week 3

Bioequivalence

  • Normality testing of PK parameters (AUC, Cmax)
  • Transformations for achieving normality (AUC, Cmax)
  • Parametric (AUC, Cmax) and Non-parametric tests (Tmax)
  • Bootstrap confidence interval for t1/2
  • Analysis of Does-Response Data
    • Estimation of median effective dose
    • Testing of dose proportionality in power model

Week 4

Bioequivalence Studies-Parallel Design

  • Statistical equality vs. clinical equivalence
  • Testing bioequivalence (AUC)
  • CI approach (AUC)
  • Testing bioequivalence (Cmax)
  • CI approach (Cmax)

Bioequivalence Studies 2 x 2 (Crossover Design)

  • What is crossover design?
  • Analysis of illustrative data using two sample tests
    • Test for carry over effect
    • Test for period effect
    • Test for treatment difference
  • Testing equivalence using CI
    • Parallel vs. crossover design

Class Dates

2021

Jul 16, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021

2022

Jul 15, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022

2023

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Prerequisites

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Introduction to Statistical Issues in Clinical Trials

This course will teach you the basic statistical principles in the design and analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Topic: Statistics, Biostatistics | Skill: Introductory | Credit Options: CEU
Class Start Dates: Jun 11, 2021, Nov 26, 2021, Jun 10, 2022

What Our Students Say​

The course helps me understand different approaches (pros and cons of each approach) in sample size estimates and provides hands-on experience in using various softwares. I highly recommend this course to folks involved in clinical study design

Dewan Zeng
Director, Clinical Research at Gilead Sciences

The instructor was exceptional at answering unclear issues raised and pointing you to right materials to further help your understanding

Oluseun Shittu
West London Mental Health NHS Trust

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Additional Course Information

Organization of Course

This course takes place online at The Institute for 4 weeks. During each course week, you participate at times of your own choosing – there are no set times when you must be online. Course participants will be given access to a private discussion board. In class discussions led by the instructor, you can post questions, seek clarification, and interact with your fellow students and the instructor.

At the beginning of each week, you receive the relevant material, in addition to answers to exercises from the previous session. During the week, you are expected to go over the course materials, work through exercises, and submit answers. Discussion among participants is encouraged. The instructor will provide answers and comments, and at the end of the week, you will receive individual feedback on your homework answers.

Time Requirements

This is a 4-week course requiring 10-15 hours per week of review and study, at times of your choosing.

Homework

Homework in this course consists of short answer questions to test concepts and guided data analysis problems using software.

In addition to assigned readings, this course also has supplemental readings available online.

Course Text

All necessary course materials will be provided during the course.

Software

Computations involved would require use of some statistical software. Participants can use any software convenient to them. Instructors will generally use MINITAB and occasionally S+.

Software Uses and Descriptions | Available Free Versions
To learn more about the software used in this course, or how to obtain free versions of software used in our courses, please read our knowledge base article “What software is used in courses?” 

Course Fee & Information

Enrollment
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Transfers and Withdrawals
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Options for Credit and Recognition

This course is eligible for the following credit and recognition options:

No Credit
You may take this course without pursuing credit or a record of completion.

Mastery or Certificate Program Credit
If you are enrolled in mastery or certificate program that requires demonstration of proficiency in this subject, your course work may be assessed for a grade.

CEUs and Proof of Completion
If you require a “Record of Course Completion” along with professional development credit in the form of Continuing Education Units (CEU’s), upon successfully completing the course, CEU’s and a record of course completion will be issued by The Institute upon your request.

Supplemental Information

There is no supplemental content for this course.

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Clinical Trials – Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence
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