Interim analysis

In Trial design & structure

An interim analysis is a planned look at trial data before recruitment and follow-up are complete. It is normally done by an independent statistician and reviewed by a data monitoring committee, so the trial team stays blinded. It can lead to stopping early for harm, for clear benefit, or for futility.

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