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Current practice in methodology and reporting of the sample size calculation in randomised trials of hip and knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a systematic review
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Background: A key aspect of the design of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is determining the sample size. It is important that the trial sample size is appropriately calculated. The required sample size will differ by clinical area, for instance, due to the prevalence of the condition and choice of primary outcome. Additionally, it will depend upon the choice of target difference assumed in the calculation. Focusing upon the hip and knee osteoarthritis population, this study aims to s...
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- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- Publisher:
- BioMed Central Publisher's website
- Journal:
- Trials Journal website
- Volume:
- 18
- Issue:
- 466
- Pages:
- 1-5
- Publication date:
- 2017-10-10
- Acceptance date:
- 2017-09-25
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1745-6215
- Source identifiers:
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731809
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- pubs:731809
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- 2017-10-02
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- © Copsey, et al 2017
- Copyright date:
- 2017
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