Journal article
Reporting of key methodological and ethical aspects of cluster trials in hemodialysis require improvement: a systematic review
Abstract
BackgroundThe hemodialysis setting is suitable for trials that use cluster randomization, where intact groups of individuals are randomized. However, cluster randomized trials (CRTs) are complicated in their design, analysis, and reporting and can pose ethical challenges. We reviewed CRTs in the hemodialysis setting with respect to reporting of key methodological and ethical issues.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of CRTs in the …
Authors
Al-Jaishi AA; Carroll K; Goldstein CE; Dixon SN; Garg AX; Nicholls SG; Grimshaw JM; Weijer C; Brehaut J; Thabane L
Journal
Trials, Vol. 21, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2020
DOI
10.1186/s13063-020-04657-9
ISSN
1468-6708