Considerations and methods for placebo controls in surgical trials (ASPIRE guidelines)

Volume: 395, Issue: 10226, Pages: 828 - 838
Published: Mar 7, 2020
Abstract
Placebo comparisons are increasingly being considered for randomised trials assessing the efficacy of surgical interventions. The aim of this Review is to provide a summary of knowledge on placebo controls in surgical trials. A placebo control is a complex type of comparison group in the surgical setting and, although powerful, presents many challenges. This Review outlines what a placebo control entails and present understanding of this tool in...
Paper Details
Title
Considerations and methods for placebo controls in surgical trials (ASPIRE guidelines)
Published Date
Mar 7, 2020
Journal
Volume
395
Issue
10226
Pages
828 - 838
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