# BITESIZE | The Trial Design That Learns in Real Time

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Podcast: [Learning Bayesian Statistics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learning-bayesian-statistics)
Published: 2026-01-07T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today’s clip is from episode 148 of the podcast, with Scott Berry. In this conversation, Alex and Scott discuss emphasizing the shift from frequentist to Bayesian approaches in clinical trials. They highlight the limitations of traditional trial designs and the advantages of adaptive and platform trials, particularly in the context of COVID-19 treatment. The discussion provides insights into the complexities of trial design and the innovative methodologies that are shaping the future of medical research. Get the full discussion here ! • Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/learnbayesstats • Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free): https://topmate.io/alex_andorra/503302 • Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free): https://topmate.io/alex_andorra/1011122 Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work at https://bababrinkman.com/ !

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