Assessing the representativeness of cluster randomized trials: Evidence from two large pragmatic trials in United States nursing homes

CONCLUSION: In both trials, facility-level characteristics of randomized nursing homes differed considerably from those of eligible non-randomized and ineligible facilities, while there was little difference in resident-level characteristics across the three groups. Investigators should assess the characteristics of clusters that participate in cluster randomized trials, not just the individuals within the clusters, when examining the applicability of trial results beyond participating clusters.PMID:37493171 | DOI:10.1177/17407745231185055

Source: Clinical Trials - July 26, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Nina R Joyce Sarah E Robertson Ellen McCreedy Jessica Ogarek Edward H Davidson Vincent Mor Stefan Gravenstein Issa J Dahabreh Source Type: research