Ideal vs. real: a systematic review on handling covariates in randomized controlled trials
Abstract Background In theory, efficient design of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involves randomization algorithms that control baseline variable imbalance efficiently, and corresponding analysis involves pre-specified adjustment for baseline covariates. This review sought to explore technique...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Research Methodology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-019-0787-8 |