The detection and management of attempted fraud during an online randomised trial

Abstract Background Online studies offer an efficient method of recruiting participants and collecting data. Whilst delivering an online randomised trial, we detected unusual recruitment activity. We describe our approach to detecting and managing suspected fraud and share lessons for researchers. M...

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Main Authors: Thomas A. Willis, Alexandra Wright-Hughes, Clare Skinner, Amanda J. Farrin, Suzanne Hartley, Rebecca Walwyn, Ana Weller, Mohamed Althaf, Stephanie Wilson, Chris P. Gale, Robbie Foy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07517-4