OBJECTIVES

	To provide a forum for discussion of biometrical, computational, philosophical, ethical, and procedural issues arising from the design, organization, operation, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials.
	To promote methodologic research and the application of sound scientific methods of intervention trials.
	To facilitate communication among the various disciplines involved in the conduct of clinical trials.
	To educate and inform health care researchers about the design, operation, and analysis of clinical trials.
	To promote a better understanding by the general public of the importance of randomized clinical trials in evaluating interventions for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.