Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from preclinical studies employing forced swimming test: an update

ObjectiveForced swimming test (FST) in rodents is a widely used behavioural test for screening antidepressants in preclinical research. Translational value of preclinical studies may be improved by appraisal of the quality of experimental design and risk of biases, which remains to be addressed for...

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Main Authors: A B Ramos-Hryb, Z Bahor, S McCann, E Sena, M R MacLeod, C Lino de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-07-01
Series:BMJ Open Science
Online Access:https://openscience.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000043.full