Imaging, radiation oncology and randomised trials: time for a change?

J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 2011 Feb;55(1):97-100. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-9485.2010.02235.x.

Abstract

We discuss the relevance of current trends in clinical trial conduct in light of the burgeoning need to underpin our practice with evidence, the contribution of novel imaging approaches to provide acceptable surrogate endpoints of effect and their place in the individualised medicine of the future.

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging / trends*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine / trends*
  • Forecasting*
  • Radiation Oncology / trends*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / trends*