Discrepancies in sample size calculations and data analyses reported in randomised trials: comparison of publications with protocols.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate how often sample size calculations and methods of statistical analysis are pre-specified or changed in randomised trials. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. Data source Protocols and journal publications of published randomised parallel group trials initially approved in 199...

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Main Authors: Chan, A, Hróbjartsson, A, Jørgensen, K, Gøtzsche, P, Altman, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008