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Obtaining data from randomised controlled trials: how much do we need for reliable and informative meta-analyses?

Authors :
Clarke, Michael J.
Stewart, Lesley A.
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 10/15/94, Vol. 309 Issue 6960, p1007. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Focuses on the obtainment of data from randomized controlled trials. Need for reliable and informative meta-analysis; Consideration of the meta-analysis of individual patients as a gold standard approach; Minimization of biases and random errors.

Subjects

Subjects :
*CLINICAL trials
*META-analysis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09598146
Volume :
309
Issue :
6960
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4934138
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.309.6960.1007