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Episode 56, “A Visit with Byron Gajewski: KUMC, Innovative Trial Designs, the HOBIT Trial”

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In this episode of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry connects with Dr. Byron Gajewski, professor of biostatistics and data science at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), for a detailed discussion on the design, simulation, and operational realities of Bayesian adaptive clinical trials in academic environments.

In Episode 56 of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry sits down with Dr. Byron Gajewski, professor at University of Kansas Medical Center, to discuss the HOBIT trial, a groundbreaking Bayesian adaptive platform investigating hyperbaric oxygen treatment for severe traumatic brain injury.

The HOBIT trial employs an innovative design driven by the complexity of the application: eight treatment arms, response adaptive randomization, group sequential features, and sliding dichotomy endpoints. With no established treatments for severe TBI, this Phase 2 trial uses adaptive methods to efficiently explore multiple hyperbaric oxygen pressure levels and treatment combinations.

Byron shares insights on building adaptive trial infrastructure in academic medicine, the power of Bayesian interpretation over binary yes/no outcomes and training the next generation of adaptive trial designers. His team at KUMC demonstrates how simulation-driven design and rigorous implementation can tackle complex clinical questions.

Listen to the full conversation today: https://www.berryconsultants.com/resource/56-a-visit-with-byron-gajewski-kumc-innovative-trial-designs-the-hobit-trial

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