The research burden of randomized controlled trial participation: a systematic thematic synthesis of qualitative evidence

Abstract Background Participation in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) may be quite demanding and could represent an important burden for patients. We aimed to explore this research burden (i.e., the psychological, physical, and financial burdens) experienced by patients through their participatio...

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Main Authors: Nivantha Naidoo, Van Thu Nguyen, Philippe Ravaud, Bridget Young, Philippe Amiel, Daniel Schanté, Mike Clarke, Isabelle Boutron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-019-1476-5