Reflections on FDA Draft Guidance on Bayesian Methods in Trials—Protecting Scientific Integrity and Evidentiary Standards

This Perspective discusses the use of bayesian methods in clinical trials and the importance of having US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance that provides substantive insights about the methods’ proper role.

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JAMA
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2026-03-23
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.4175
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Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
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Reflections on FDA Draft Guidance on Bayesian Methods in Trials—Protecting Scientific Integrity and Evidentiary Standards

Lori E. Dodd, Holly Janes, Thomas R. Fleming, Scott R. Evans
JAMA
Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
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Reflections on FDA Draft Guidance on Bayesian Methods in Trials—Protecting Scientific Integrity and Evidentiary Standards

Lori E. Dodd, Holly Janes, Thomas R. Fleming, Scott R. Evans
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Abstract

This Perspective discusses the use of bayesian methods in clinical trials and the importance of having US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance that provides substantive insights about the methods’ proper role.

JAMA
George Washington University (US), University of Washington (US), Fred Hutch Cancer Center (US), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (US)
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Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
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