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Bioequivalence experimental study designs play a pivotal role in testing the effectiveness of various treatments. Key among these are the repeated measures, cross-over, carry-over, and Latin square designs. In the repeated measures design, each subject receives all treatments, allowing for temporal comparisons. This type of design is useful in reducing variability but requires careful planning to avoid bias.The cross-over design, an economical method, involves sequential administration of...
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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Clinical Trials
    • Global Health

    Background:

    • Clinical trials in neurology are expanding in developing nations.
    • No prior reviews have comprehensively analyzed these trials' evolution, distribution, or validity.
    • Evaluating the quality of neurological clinical trials in these regions is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically review and describe neurological clinical trials conducted in developing countries.
    • Specific objectives include detailing pathological fields, evaluating methodologies, and assessing trial validity.

    Main Methods:

    • A systematic literature review was performed.
    • Databases searched included PubMed, Pascal, ScienceDirect, African Journal Online, and the Virtual Library of African Neurology.
    • 145 studies were included in the analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Identified an exponential increase in the number of neurological clinical trials.
    • Asia, Africa, and Latin America are key geographical contributors.
    • A wide range of pathological fields are covered, including noncommunicable diseases, with diverse intervention types.
    • A notable lack of early-phase trials (Phase I and IIa) was observed.
    • Several methodological areas require improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need to establish dedicated structures for early-phase human intervention studies.
    • Sustained development of clinical research methodology structures and training courses on good clinical practice are essential.
    • Improvements in methodological quality, data management, and statistical analysis are necessary for neurological trials in developing countries.