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March 30, 2026
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Episode 55, “A Visit with Stephen Senn: Time, Concurrent Controls, and the Bayesian Guidance”

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In this episode of "In the Interim...", Dr. Scott Berry hosts Dr. Stephen Senn, award-winning statistician and author, for a discussion on advanced challenges in adaptive and platform trial methodology.

On the latest episode of "In the Interim...", Dr. Scott Berry sits down with award-winning statistician Dr. Stephen Senn for a rigorous discussion on adaptive trial design, platform trials, and the realities behind statistical modeling.

Key issues discussed:

● Regression to the mean is central to valid inference

● Concurrent control in platform trials is not always sufficient

● Confounding between time and treatment must be modeled directly

● Dichotomizing endpoints is “insane”—leads to major information loss

● DSMB oversight grows more challenging with adaptive designs

● Blinding and randomization are critical protections against bias

This conversation challenges assumptions and digs into what really drives trial efficiency.

Tune into the full episode today: https://www.berryconsultants.com/resource/55-a-visit-with-stephen-senn-time-concurrent-controls-and-the-bayesian-guidance

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