A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer

The development of effective cancer treatments relies heavily on the successful execution of clinical trials, particularly Phase I trials, which are crucial for determining optimal drug dosages. In head and neck cancer, characterized by complex treatment needs and diverse patient responses, optimizi...

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Main Author: Sivakamavalli Jeyachandran
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Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
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description The development of effective cancer treatments relies heavily on the successful execution of clinical trials, particularly Phase I trials, which are crucial for determining optimal drug dosages. In head and neck cancer, characterized by complex treatment needs and diverse patient responses, optimizing sample size in these trials is essential for ensuring both safety and efficacy. Traditional sample size planning often uses fixed statistical methods that lack flexibility. In contrast, a Bayesian approach offers a dynamic framework that integrates prior information and continuously updates probabilities with new data, enabling adaptive trial designs. This adaptability allows modifications based on interim results, enhancing patient safety without compromising trial integrity. Bayesian methods improve dose estimation precision, reduce required sample sizes, and facilitate informed decision-making throughout the trial. By continuously updating risk assessments, Bayesian approaches ensure ongoing patient safety and potentially reduce trial costs. This method's ability to provide deeper insights into patient-specific responses supports the development of more personalized therapeutic strategies. As oncology evolves toward precise and personalized treatments, Bayesian methods will play a crucial role in advancing clinical trial design, particularly in Phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer, enhancing the development of next-generation cancer therapies.
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spelling doaj-art-0519cafb4a94425d81739a3aee3b04da2025-01-09T06:16:40ZengElsevierOral Oncology Reports2772-90602024-06-0110100535A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancerSivakamavalli Jeyachandran0Lab in Biotechnology and Biosignal Transduction, Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 77, Tamil Nadu, IndiaThe development of effective cancer treatments relies heavily on the successful execution of clinical trials, particularly Phase I trials, which are crucial for determining optimal drug dosages. In head and neck cancer, characterized by complex treatment needs and diverse patient responses, optimizing sample size in these trials is essential for ensuring both safety and efficacy. Traditional sample size planning often uses fixed statistical methods that lack flexibility. In contrast, a Bayesian approach offers a dynamic framework that integrates prior information and continuously updates probabilities with new data, enabling adaptive trial designs. This adaptability allows modifications based on interim results, enhancing patient safety without compromising trial integrity. Bayesian methods improve dose estimation precision, reduce required sample sizes, and facilitate informed decision-making throughout the trial. By continuously updating risk assessments, Bayesian approaches ensure ongoing patient safety and potentially reduce trial costs. This method's ability to provide deeper insights into patient-specific responses supports the development of more personalized therapeutic strategies. As oncology evolves toward precise and personalized treatments, Bayesian methods will play a crucial role in advancing clinical trial design, particularly in Phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer, enhancing the development of next-generation cancer therapies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772906024003819Bayesian toolPhase I trialsDosageTherapeutics
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A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer
Oral Oncology Reports
Bayesian tool
Phase I trials
Dosage
Therapeutics
title A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer
title_full A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer
title_fullStr A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer
title_full_unstemmed A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer
title_short A Bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase I dose-finding trials for head and neck cancer
title_sort bayesian tool for optimizing sample size in phase i dose finding trials for head and neck cancer
topic Bayesian tool
Phase I trials
Dosage
Therapeutics
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772906024003819
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