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Introduction
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Protocol Schema
Protocol Background
Protocol Goals
Patient Eligibility
Test Schedule
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Dosage Modification
Ancillary Treatment
Toxicity Monitoring
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Treatment/Follow-up
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Drug Information
Statistical Considerations
Pathology Considerations
Records/Data Collection Procedures
Budget
Appendices

 

Chapter 2A: Measuring Cancer Anorexia/Cachexia: A Case Study: Protocol Treatment
 

7.1 Treatment Schedule

 Arm           Agent                                       Dose                            Route
A
Megace + placebo capsule
800 mg/day bid
PO
B
Marinol + placebo liquid
2.5 mg bid qd
PO
C
Megace + Marinol
800 mg/day 2.5 mg bid
PO

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Note: Remind patient that alcohol use or the use of barbiturates is not allowed while receiving treatment.

7.2 In the event of an emergency, call the Online Research at 555-555-1111 to break the code on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. central time. The Rochester Pharmacy will be available at any other time at 555-555-1111. This is only in the event of an emergency. The pharmacy staff will require the study number and patient package number to break the code.

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