Biostatistics and data science

Clinical statistics

Staburo offers pharmaceutical/biotech companies, contract research organisations, and medical device manufacturers the opportunity to use our statistical expertise.

Our company is a biostatistics and data science service provider with expertise in the field of clinical research. The expertise ranges from the design of clinical phase I-IV trials (statistical input to study protocols, writing of statistical analysis plans, randomization, sample size calculation) and data analysis with SAS and R. For the calculation of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters Winnonlin is used. High quality standards are ensured by independent validation (e.g. independent review, code review or double programming). Our statistics experts supported numerous clients in submissions to FDA and EMA.

We have solid experience in oncology (RECIST) and complex study designs (e.g. adaptive, Bayesian BLRM, outcome depending switching/crossover, biomarker) and the implementation of complex methods in macros (RPSFT, IPE, IPCW). We have set up a simulation toolbox in SAS to find the optimal design and to verify the performance of methods and macros. Our toolbox is also useful for developing custom-fit translational research trials and analyses strategies.

Staburo supports pharmaceutical companies with data preparation for public disclosure on clinicaltrials.gov, EudraCT and other registers.

For the analyses, CDISC standards with ADaM datasets are used to ensure traceability, reproducibility, and compatibility across studies. If necessary, we consult on the anonymisation of clinical data.

Our team members are up-to-date on the EU data transparency legislation, because we participated in public disclosure initiatives for different clients.

We support biosimilars development programs, which play a crucial role in delivering biological medicines to a huge amount of patients. Depending on the client’s needs, we also work on-site for requested periods.

Translational medicine & biomarkers

Translational Medicine & Biomarkers Staburo
An important challenge in future drug development is to provide targeted solutions tailored to individual patients (“Precision Medicine”).

Translational medicine plays a key role in the biomarker guided recommendation of suited therapies. Combining knowledge from basic research with advanced statistical methods, the goal is to identify patient populations that are more likely to benefit from a therapy or that will show fewer side effects.

We provide our customers with comprehensive support in all phases of biomarker-related activities. Our expertise includes

  • Development of protocols and statistical analysis plans
  • Analysis of high-throughput biomarker data
  • Identification and validation of biomarkers using complex statistical models
  • Application of innovative study designs
  • Statistical support for assay validation

 

Statistical programming with CDISC

Staburo has supported clinical trials of different phases and types. The Staburo programming team consists of qualified statistical programmers, which have been involved in studies of different scales. Keeping our team up-to-date on all regulatory standards is very important in order to perform sound data analyses. Therefore, we perform regular training sessions on relevant topics, such as CDISC (SDTM, ADaM), ICH, and agency guidelines. Depending on the client’s preference, we perform our services on the customer’s IT or our own systems. Staburo programmers support our clients in the development and validation of outputs for clinical study reports and submission ready deliverables. We offer a range of statistical programming services, such as:

  • Analysis datasets
  • Tables, listings and figures
  • CDISC (SDTM and ADaM) mapping
  • Program validation
  • Biomarker identification
  • Implementation of crossover correction methods in SAS
Statistical Programming with CDISC Staburo

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Pharmacokinetics/-dynamics

Pharmacokinetics/-dynamics Staburo
For pharmacokinetic analysis we use WinNonlin® software and SAS. Our PK services are especially interesting for customers, who develop generic/biosimilar medications or clients that perform early clinical phases of new products. We give input to the study design for:

  • Noncompartmental pharmacokinetics analyses and compartmental pharmacokinetics/simulations,
  • Ascending dose
  • Repeat dose
  • Bioavailability and bioequivalence
  • Drug interaction studies
  • Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modelling and BLRMs

Health technology assessment

Staburo supports clients in the planning phase and conduct of HTAs, as well as in reimbursement of drugs and medical devices. We consult on trial design for comparative effectiveness and the selection of surrogate endpoints that can replace clinically relevant endpoints. Staburo performs crossover-corrections, in-depth QoL analyses, indirect comparisons, and meta-analyses to support clients in the interaction with HTA bodies such as IQWiG/GBA or NICE. Staburo has supported various successful HTA projects that have led to a recognition of additional benefit of our client’s products.
Health Technology Assessment Staburo

Non-clinical statistics

Staburo has a strong focus on non-clinical statistics. We interact with regulatory authorities, and we know and work according their guidelines on a daily basis. Companies that want to progress non-clinical projects, and medical device companies within an increasingly regulated environment, can benefit from our experience, such as:

  • Statistical and analysis planning for medical device trials
  • Design of Experiments statistical input and recommendations
  • Stability testing
  • Dissolution testing
  • JoS
  • FDS
  • Interaction with authorities (e.g. FDA, EMA) focusing on statistical design or data analyses

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Data transparency

Disclosure with Staburo

Transparency made easy.

Staburo is happy to fulfil your transparency goals whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant disclosure rules, regulations, and requirements. Our experienced disclosure experts will guide you through the entire disclosure process, from protocol registration to the posting of results on public registries like ClinicalTrials.gov, EudraCT or ENCePP.

Protocol review for disclosure readiness

Disclosure smooth right from the start.

Drafting protocols with disclosure in mind smooths the disclosure process and helps avoid potential compliance issues. To ensure your protocol is tailored for disclosure, our team of experts will support and guide your trial team during protocol drafting, finishing with a protocol review from a disclosure perspective that will ensure all relevant requirements have been addressed.

Protocol registration and study record maintenance

Timely registration matters.

Registration demands juggling timelines, maintaining study records, updating amendments and study dates. Let us simplify your agenda and do this time intensive job for you. Our disclosure managers are experienced in handling trial registration in a timely fashion and in spite of difficulties, aligned with our clients’ transparency policies and in compliance with the applicable registries’ regulations. We are pleased to maintain and regularly update your study records with respect to trial timeline changes, protocol amendments and company policies.

Results posting

Successful results posting is crucial.

The posting of results presents evidence-based medical knowledge to the world and is the final important step in what is typically a long and substantial program of research. Since this step is so critical, we at Staburo are determined to post your results successfully regardless of the complexity of the trial design. Our experienced team will guarantee the posting of results, in full compliance with the relevant registries once your trial has been completed.

Our disclosure experience

Use our experience for your disclosure needs!

We have successfully handled protocol registration and results posting of 300+ trials, ranging from standard Phase I to complex pivotal trials, as well as real-world evidence generated from non-interventional studies. We will, of course, take care of any quality issues arising from reviews by the registries.

Our disclosure experts are dedicated to meet your needs! We are looking forward to working with you.

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Bioinformatics

Our bioinformatics experience

Staburo’s bioinformatics consultancy services include state-of-the-art bioinformatics data analysis and bioinformatical programming. We e.g. specify and review bioinformatics related analyses sections in statistical analysis plans (SAP) or biomarker research projects. Furthermore, we give input to and write data analysis sections of analytical plans, describing conducted analyses.

Application of existing workflows to analyse genomic data, as well as establishment of new workflows and analysis strategies to analyse genomics data, is one of our main expertise.

Our bioinformatics team produces program code, to generate analysis datasets and outputs, based on analysis plans, e.g. biomarker/statistical analysis plans. We create, communicate and send out final results to responsible statisticians, programmers or data managers. Due to our extensive knowledge from previous projects and sound academic education, we support our clients in the establishment, documentation and conduct of integrative analyses of “omics” data.

Validation of assays (e.g. microarrays), or also program code (i.e. to compare analysis datasets and to compare results with the results shown in outputs based on analysis plans) also forms a big part of our services, to help our clients providing adequate results within agreed delivery dates.

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Services

Expert tasks

Staburo services include advanced statistical support, such as:

  • Consulting on statistical issues
  • Crossover correction in oncology (IPCW, IPTW, IPE, RPSFT methods in SAS macros)
  • Statistical models for high-dimensional genomic data
  • In-depth QoL analyses
  • Multiple imputation
  • Presentations and statistics workshops
  • Data transparency (ClinicalTrials.gov, EudraCT)
  • Bayesian Methods (e.g. BLRM for dose escalation, Safety evaluation)
  • Adaptive designs
  • Data simulation

Medical writing

Staburo supports you with your medical writing needs to create documents such as: 

  • Informed consent forms
  • Clinical study protocols  
  • Statistical reports and clinical study reports
  • Development Safety Update Report (DSUR), Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR)
  • Patient narratives
  • Lay summaries 
  • Publication and manuscript writing
  • Posters

Staburo supports you with regulatory submissions, e.g.: 

  • Preparation of submission of dossier and other submission documents for FDA, EMA, and other authorities
    • Clinical Overview (CO)
    • Integrated Summaries of Effectiveness (ISE)
    • Integrated Summaries of Safety (ISS)
    • Investigator’s Brochure (IB)
    • Summary of Product Characteristic (SmPC)
    • Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Report (PBRER)
  • Agency interactions
  • Preparation/input to HTA appraisals (e.g. NICE and IQWiG)
  • Statistical expert reports

Clinical trials

Staburo has a very strong focus on statistics for clinical trials and performs these specific tasks:

  • Clinical trial planning (phases I-IV)
  • Trial and project statistician tasks
  • Sample size calculation
  • Randomisation (including emergency envelopes)
  • Statistical programming with SDTM and ADaM (SAS, R)
  • Validation (e.g. SAS: source code review, double programming)
  • Interim analyses
  • Survival analysis

 

Therapeutic areas

Staburo has worked in many different therapeutic areas:

  • Oncology – strong focus
  • Respiratory – many projects as preferred provider
  • Allergology
  • Cardiovascular
  • Central nervous system
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gynaecology
  • Haematology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Metabolic
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pneumology
  • Surgery

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