Scoping and targeted reviews to support development of SPIRIT and CONSORT extensions for randomised controlled trials with surrogate primary endpoints: protocol

Introduction Using a surrogate endpoint as a substitute for a primary patient-relevant outcome enables randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to be conducted more efficiently, that is, with shorter time, smaller sample size and lower cost. However, there is currently no consensus-driven guideline for t...

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Main Authors: Derek Stewart, Rod Taylor, Christopher Weir, Oriana Ciani, Philippa Davies, Anthony Muchai Manyara, Valerie Wells
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-10-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/10/e062798.full