Investigating causal mechanisms in randomised controlled trials
ConclusionThis paper demonstrates how the application of causal mediation analyses to randomised trials can identify the mechanisms by which complex interventions exert their effects. We discuss methodological issues and assumptions that should be considered when mediation analyses of randomised trials are used to inform clinical practice and policy decisions.
Source: Trials - Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
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