Use of Sham Interventions in Randomized Controlled Trials in Neurosurgery
Conclusion Sham-controlled RCTs in neurosurgery are feasible. Most aim to minimize bias and to evaluate the efficacy of pain management methods, especially in spinal disorders. The greatest proportion of sham-controlled RCTs involves different types of substance administration routes, with sham surgery the less commonly performed. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gorayeb, Rodrigo Panico Forjaz, Maria Jo ão Ferreira, Ant ónio Gonçalves Ferreira, Joaquim Jos é Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
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