AD/PD 2023 | Distinguishing between disease modifying and symptomatic effects in clinical trials

Suzanne Hendrix, PhD, Pentara Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT, discusses key differences between disease modifying effects and symptomatic effects and how to distinguish between these in clinical trials. Dr Hendrix explains that disease modifying effects are important in the case of degenerative diseases, and further highlights the need to accurately analyze data to capture these effects. To conclude, Dr Hendrix summarizes analysis methods and study designs used to separate these effects, including randomized withdrawal and delayed-start designs. This interview took place at the AD/PD™ 2023 congress in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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