Study Designs and statistical analyses for biomarker research

Masahiko Gosho, Kengo Nagashima, Yasunori Sato

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

52 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important for streamlining drug discovery and development. In addition, biomarkers are widely expected to be used as a tool for disease diagnosis, personalized medication, and surrogate endpoints in clinical research. In this paper, we highlight several important aspects related to study design and statistical analysis for clinical research incorporating biomarkers. We describe the typical and current study designs for exploring, detecting, and utilizing biomarkers. Furthermore, we introduce statistical issues such as confounding and multiplicity for statistical tests in biomarker research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8966-8986
Number of pages21
JournalSensors (Switzerland)
Volume12
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Jul
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biomarker adaptive design
  • Confounding
  • Multiplicity
  • Predictive factor
  • Statistical test

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Study Designs and statistical analyses for biomarker research'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this