Reporting of key methodological issues in placebo-controlled trials of surgery needs improvement: a systematic review
OBJECTIVES:To examine key methodological considerations for using a placebo intervention in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating invasive procedures, including surgery. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING:RCTs comparing an invasive procedure with a placebo were included in this systematic review. Art...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019
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