Evaluating the properties of the fragility index of meta-analyses
This study highlights the variability in fragility across MAs and underscores the influence of heterogeneity and statistical methods on FI. Further research is warranted to refine the assessment of fragility and incorporate clinical relevance into these evaluations.
Authors
- Mohammad Hassan Murad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5502-5975)
- Aiwen Xing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4901-7025)
- Lifeng Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3562-9816)
- Xing Xing
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- University of Arizona (US)
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Decision Sciences (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Research Methodology
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-025-02648-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.80
Funders
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Mental Health
- U.S. National Library of Medicine