How do US orthopaedic surgeons view placebo-controlled surgical trials? A pilot online survey study

Randomised placebo-controlled trials (RPCTs) are the gold standard for evaluating novel treatments. However, this design is rarely used in the context of orthopaedic interventions where participants are assigned to a real or placebo surgery. The present study examines attitudes towards RPCTs for ort...

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Main Authors: Bernstein, MH, Rosenfield, MN, Blease, C, Magill, M, Terek, RM, Savulescu, J, Beaudoin, F, Rich, J, Wartolowska, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022