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An analysis conducted while a study is ongoing, before data collection or follow-up is complete, often to assess safety, efficacy, or futility.
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Name an analysis performed before a study has finished collecting or following up data.Show that a study is being monitored before its final result is available.
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- planned interim analysis
- interim safety analysis
- interim efficacy analysis
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The trial’s interim analysis found no safety signal and recommended continuing enrollment.
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- interim analysis
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Clinical-trial interim analyses should be planned with appropriate monitoring and statistical rules because repeated looks can affect error rates.
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