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- Title
Developing the BALANCE trail--the role of the pilot study and start-up phase.
- Authors
Rendell, Jennifer M; Juszczak, Ed; Hainsworth, Jane; Gucht, Emma Van der; Healey, Christine; Morriss, Richard; Ferrier, Nicol; Young, Allan H; Young, Heather; Goodwin, Guy M; Geddes, John R
- Abstract
The initial design of the BALANCE (Bipolar Affective disorder: Lithium / ANtiConvulsant Comparative Evaluation) Trial of maintenance treatment for bipolar disorder was based on the experience of previous trials in bipolar disorder and psychiatry and on the methods developed for large randomized trials in other areas of medicine. This report describes the adaptations to the initial design and trial procedures following the initial phases of the study. The rationale for the trial and full protocol have been published elsewhere.
- Publication
Bipolar disorders, 2004, Vol 6, Issue 1, p26
- ISSN
1398-5647
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1399-5618.2003.00088.x