Misconceptions about randomisation harm validity of randomised controlled trials

Researchers in EBM should be aware of systemic misconceptions in RCT standards. Pre-measurement can reduce shortcomings, e.g. through calculation how sample differences impact on usual RCT processing, or randomisation is given up in favour of mathematical minimisation of sample differences, i.e. optimising statistical sample equality. Moreover, the promising future of dynamic simulation models is highlighted.

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Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
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2024-10-24
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.14224
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Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
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Misconceptions about randomisation harm validity of randomised controlled trials

Wolfgang Mastnak
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
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Misconceptions about randomisation harm validity of randomised controlled trials

Wolfgang Mastnak
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Abstract

Researchers in EBM should be aware of systemic misconceptions in RCT standards. Pre-measurement can reduce shortcomings, e.g. through calculation how sample differences impact on usual RCT processing, or randomisation is given up in favour of mathematical minimisation of sample differences, i.e. optimising statistical sample equality. Moreover, the promising future of dynamic simulation models is highlighted.

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical PracticeVol. 31(5)
Beijing Normal University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 77%
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
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