Can Observational Data Replace Randomized Trials?

The increasing complexity and cost of conducting randomized trials1 have stimulated interest in using observational data sets to evaluate cancer treatments.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: McGale, P, Cutter, D, Darby, S, Henson, K, Jagsi, R, Taylor, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Society of Clinical Oncology 2016
Description
Summary:The increasing complexity and cost of conducting randomized trials1 have stimulated interest in using observational data sets to evaluate cancer treatments.