Reporting and interpretation of randomized controlled trials with statistically nonsignificant results for primary outcomes.

CONTEXT: Previous studies indicate that the interpretation of trial results can be distorted by authors of published reports. OBJECTIVE: To identify the nature and frequency of distorted presentation or "spin" (ie, specific reporting strategies, whatever their motive, to highlight that the...

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Main Authors: Boutron, I, Dutton, S, Ravaud, P, Altman, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010