A review of reporting of participant recruitment and retention in RCTs in six major journals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Poor recruitment and retention of participants in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is problematic but common. Clear and detailed reporting of participant flow is essential to assess the generalisability and comparability of RCTs....

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Main Authors: Tomlin Zelda, de Salis Isabel, Metcalfe Chris, Brookes Sara T, Toerien Merran, Peters Tim J, Sterne Jonathan, Donovan Jenny L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/10/1/52