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Ensuring reliability of clinical assessments for SLE trials

Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman

Department of Medicine, Division of Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases; Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA; Arthritis, Ward 3-315, 303 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Tel: (+ 1) (312) 503 8197; fax: (+ 1) (312) 503 0994

Karen W Hayes

Programs in Physical Therapy, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA

Conducting clinical trials in lupus presents unique challenges for the investigator. Since reliable data are crucial for precisely evaluating results, strategies must be in place to ensure that outcome assessments are accurate and consistent throughout a study. This paper reviews reliability in clinical research and specifically with lupus outcome measures. Suggested recommendations for ensuring reliability in lupus trials are provided.

Lupus, Vol. 8, No. 8, 671-676 (1999)
DOI: 10.1191/096120399680411353
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