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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Main Authors: Cousins, S, Blencowe, NS, Tsang, C, Lorenc, A, Chalmers, K, Carr, AJ, Campbell, MK, Cook, JA, Beard, DJ, Blazeby, JM
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019