The Fragility Index in a Cohort of Pediatric Randomized Controlled Trials

The Fragility Index in a Cohort of Pediatric Randomized Controlled Trials

Data suggest inadequacy of common statistical techniques for reporting outcomes in clinical trials. The Fragility Index can measure how many events the statistical significance hinges on, and may facilitate better interpretation of trial results. This study aimed to assess the Fragility Index in ped...

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Main Authors:	Travis J. Matics, Nadia Khan, Priti Jani, Jason M. Kane
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:	Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:	randomized controlled trials research methodology statistics pediatrics clinical trials
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/8/79

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