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Evidence-based urology in practice: randomized controlled trials stopped early for benefit.

Authors :
Canfield, Steven E.
Sultan, Shahnaz
Dahm, Philipp
Source :
BJU International. Oct2010, Vol. 106 Issue 7, p962-963. 2p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article offers information on how to provide a sound prognosis and recommendation for sunitinib treatment in patient with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who have undergone right radical nephrectomy. It suggests the retrieval of relevant guidelines for clinical recommendations from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). Moreover, it discusses the importance of early stopping of the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for benefit in clinical trials involving sunitinib.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14644096
Volume :
106
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BJU International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
53568606
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2010.09542.x