Surgical trial design for incorporating the effects of learning: what is the current methodological guidance, and is it sufficient?

Abstract Background Surgical interventions are complex. Key elements of this complexity are the surgeon and their learning curve. They pose methodological challenges in the design, analysis and interpretation of surgical RCTs. We identify, summarise, and critically examine current guidance about how...

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Published in:	Trials
Main Authors:	Neil Corrigan, Julia M. Brown, Richard Emsley, David G. Jayne, Rebecca E. A. Walwyn
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-04-01
Subjects:	Learning curve Learning effects Surgical trials Surgical RCTs Design
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07265-5