Chapter 3: Using SAS to Generate Graphs for Data Collected Over Time

3.1 Introduction on Findings Data

A big portion of the data collected in a clinical trial is data that is collected over time, such as laboratory (lab) data, vital signs (vitals) data, and quantitative electrocardiogram (ECG) data. This data is used for a variety of things. It can be used to determine whether a patient is eligible for inclusion into a study. In addition, it can help with the diagnosis of a medical condition as well as manage or monitor the patient’s condition. These data can also be an indication of an adverse reaction to a treatment. The majority of the time, the data is presented in a tabular format. Due to the copious amounts of parameters that can be collected ...

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