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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/chronic-fatigue_research-protocol.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Below are additional details on the scope of this project:
Study Designs: For all KQs we will include randomized … controlled trials (RCTs). … Literature Databases: Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register of
Controlled Trials, Cochrane … is relevant for
assessing applicability will include the method of diagnosis, number of patients
randomized … Bias of Individual Studies
Predefined criteria will be used to assess the quality of individual controlled
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/introduction-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
April 26, 2012 - In addition, therapies that demonstrate
efficacy in well-controlled experimental settings like
randomized … controlled trials may perform differently
in general clinical practice, where there is a wider
diversity … As findings
from well controlled studies are published in the
health care literature, knowledge accumulates … For studies designed as randomized clinical trials,
research protocols are common and standards
have
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/thromboembolism-update-disposition.pdf
June 22, 2017 - controlled trials (RCTs) to
increase the likelihood that the trial
outcome will favor the sponsor’ … This is the
largest VTE prophylaxis randomized
clinical trial in orthopaedic surgery with
over 17,000 … This is
why this trial did not meet criteria. … Jiranek, MD,
FACS)
Methods Pooled analyses of randomized
controlled trials allow the comparison … This large
randomized trial is considered Level I
evidence in support of mechanical
prophylaxis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-276-ocd-executive-summary.pdf
December 01, 2024 - Our searches targeted comparative studies (i.e., randomized controlled
trials [RCTs] and nonrandomized
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-report-machine-learning-screening.pdf
November 01, 2019 - cohort studies,
controlled before-after
studies
RCTs RCTs, controlled
experimental and
observational … studies
nRCT = non-randomized controlled trial; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RSV = respiratory … controlled trials. … controlled trial
PICOS Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome, Study design
PROSPERO International … prospective register of systematic reviews
RCT Randomized controlled trial
RIS Research Information
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetes-behavior-programs_disposition-comments.pdf
September 28, 2015 - using Skype was specifically noted
because it was the only head-to-head (comparative
effectiveness) trial
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/renal-update_disposition-comments.pdf
August 16, 2016 - Of greatest importance is that the
update includes data from 3 randomized controlled trials
(RCT’s … and non-randomized comparative studies. … We have added that the STAR trial was the
only trial to explicitly include patients with
CHF (~10%) … controlled clinical trials, rather
than the results themselves, is refreshing and of crucial
importance … clinical trials - those with a moderate degree of stenosis,
blood pressure that can be controlled
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/renal-artery-stenosis_research-2007.pdf
January 01, 2007 - An analysis of a previously reported randomized trial that compared immediate
angioplasty and either … While evidence
from high quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was preferred, these data were … Among the RCTs of
angioplasty versus medical therapy, only the SNRASCG randomized trial (Webster 1998 … A meta-analysis of randomized
controlled trials. Am J Med. 2003;114:44-50.
26. … controlled trial
RI Resistive index
SBP Systolic blood pressure
SCr Serum creatinine
SNRASCG
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-health-children_disposition-comments.pdf
December 19, 2016 - Controlled studies can also confuse causal links
through confounding. … Peer Reviewer 8 Introduction In the Abstract and on p.23 define controlled clinical
trial and ecological … It includes methods for
assessing quality for randomized and non-
randomized studies. … also got weekly
feedback and the control group that got only 90-
day feedback) of the Bickman 2011 trial … Use of an
Internet portal to improve community-based pediatric
ADHD care: a cluster randomized trial
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-immunotherapy-2010_research-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Recent European multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials have been the basis for … Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review
For all the KQs, we will include randomized … Prophylaxis of summer hay-fever and asthma: a controlled trial comparing crude grass-pollen extracts … A double-blind histamine placebo-controlled trial of polymerized whole grass for
immunotherapy of grass … 7) Other Terms
a) Efficacy: measure under ideal conditions; e.g.: demonstrated in clinical trial
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gout_research-protocol.pdf
November 03, 2014 - For studies of efficacy and effectiveness, we will
limit the inclusion to randomized controlled trials … If the situation arises where there are no
randomized controlled trials for an intervention of interest
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antiplatelet-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
November 22, 2011 - ○ Randomized controlled trials of test-and-treat strategies
○ Nonrandomized comparative studies … Thus randomized controlled trials will be graded as having
a high, medium, or low risk of bias, and … Appropriate
methods will be used to account for crossover trial designs.
41
If performed, all meta … Various randomized designs can be used to evaluate medical
tests. … with ticagrelor versus clopidogrel for acute
coronary syndromes: a genetic substudy of the PLATO trial
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/blood-clots-hip-knee-surgery_surveillance.pdf
December 01, 2012 - filters were not applied to any of the searches although the Cochrane Central
Register only contains randomized … or controlled clinical trials. … venous thrombosis; VTE: venous
thromboembolism; PE= pulmonary embolism; OR= pulmonary embolism; RCT=Randomized … Abbreviations: RCT=randomized controlled trial; pts=patients; yr(s)=years; NR=not reported; vs.= versus … CER=comparative effectiveness review; RCT=randomized controlled trial; pts=patients; yr(s)=years; NR=
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/assessing-quality.ppt
January 01, 2010 - quality of an individual study, the first step is to evaluate the study design and classify studies as randomized … Predefined Criteria for All Study Types (I)
Commonly used tools can be found in the following publications:
Randomized … controlled trials quality rating tools
West S, King V, Carey TS, et al. … Collaborative Group and the European Carotid Surgery Trial Collaborative Group. … Collaborative Group and the European Carotid Surgery Trial Collaborative Group.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/nephropathy-contrast-induced_disposition-comments.pdf
January 07, 2016 - As far as I can tell, though, even though it is by far the largest
randomized clinical trial (RCT) ever … the ACT trial,
which says, “The implications of this adequately powered, well-conducted clinical trial … The meta-analysis included 63 randomized controlled trials which were
mostly small and open label. … Circulation 2011, which was a well powered (n= 2308), multicenter, randomized,
placebo controlled trial … This brings into question the results
of at least 13 randomized, controlled trials that reported NAC
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/presentations-future_research.pdf
April 01, 2012 - controlled trials, prospective
observational studies, health systems research, and dissemination of … controlled trials that were then underway and sought to identify potential studies and research … Because of the lengthy course of this disease, some randomized controlled trials
have been published … understandable from the
patient’s perspective but may greatly reduce the ability to draw conclusions from the trial … For example, while there may be randomized
controlled trials of screening, the question about the adverse
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bipolar-disorder-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
June 23, 2014 - Trials (CENTRAL) to identify previous systematic
reviews, randomized controlled trials, and prospective … Relevant grey literature resources include trial registries and FDA
databases. … controlled trials as topic/
34 randomized controlled trial/
35 random allocation/
36 double blind … method/
37 single
blind method/
38 clinical trial/
39 clinical trial, phase i.pt.
40 clinical … trial, phase ii.pt.
41 clinical trial,
phase iii.pt.
42 clinical trial, phase iv.pt.
43 controlled
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s158.pdf
October 01, 2007 - epidemiologic methods, propensity score
calibration, research design
(Med Care 2007;45: S158–S165)
Randomized … controlled trials are often regarded as the most
accurate method to assess treatment effects. … trials who are healthier and
want to pursue a more healthful life style, the long time
required from trial … erroneous because effect sizes, base-
line risks, and comorbidity have been shown to differ be-
tween trial … Principal results from the Women’s Health Initiative randomized con-
trolled trial.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_10-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Variables that are potentially on the
pathway from treatment to outcome are not
controlled for, as … data are
described in detail in a number of textbooks.12-13
For matched study designs (e.g., case-controlled … assess the balance in study covariates achieved by
matchingin a similar manner to the comparison of
randomized … treatment groups from a randomzed
clinical trial.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-pharmacologic-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
December 27, 2016 - Category Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria
Setting All settings will be included None
Study Design Randomized-controlled … If data cannot
be abstracted after the first period, the trial will be included based on the following … Efficacy and safety
of budesonide/formoterol pressurized metered-dose inhaler: randomized controlled … trial comparing once- and twice-daily dosing in patients with asthma. … The ROBINS-I tool (Risk of Bias in
Non-randomized Studies – of Interventions), Version 7 March 2016.