Table 4. Relative weights of each of the seven factors reported by Chaput de Saintonge et al for each of the four hypothetical studies.
Relative Burden Scores | ||||
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Factor | Investigational Drug study |
Plant Extract Study |
HIV study | Malaria Challenge study |
Previous testing | 71 | 24 | 24 | 71 |
Unwanted effects | 56 | 19 | 37 | 56 |
Study duration | 12 | 24 | 36 | 24 |
Days in unit | 18 | 342 | 144 | 0 |
Type of drug | 13 | 13 | 38 | 13 |
Route of administration | 16 | 16 | 48 | 16 |
Invasiveness of procedure | 75 | 96 | 188 | 128 |
Total Burden Score | 261 | 534 | 515 | 308 |