Scott Hamilton, PhD

A novel adaptive-block method of randomization to maximize the efficiency of overall treatment group balance, while maintaining balance at investigational centers in smaller sized studies, is proposed.

An overview of quantifiable techniques when choosing the parameters in dynamic randomization for clinical trial enrollment.

While block randomization has been shown to be a more frequently used form of trial randomization design, the use of dynamic randomization has been shown to have optimal treatment group balancing results.

Two of the most important elements to the integrity of a controlled clinical trial are the patient randomization and the treatment blinding. With a focus on block pattern distribution, four methods of randomization list creation are analyzed.