Analysis and interpretation of findings from subgroup comparisons within randomized controlled clinical trials
Subtitle: Andrea B. Parker.
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 173
ISBN-13: 9780494159866
Subjects: Clinical trials.; Randomized controlled trials
Description: This thesis explores subgroup analyses within randomized trials, using cardiovascular interventions as a focal point. Reviewing 67 large trials published between 1980 and 1997, we found that most reported on multiple single-factor subgroups without pre-specification or statistical tests for subgroup-treatment interactions. ....
Notes: Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Toronto, 2004.

Includes bibliographical references.

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