Handling missing data in RCTs; a review of the top medical journals

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Authors

Mallorie H. Fiero · University of Arizona

Abstract

Missing outcome data continues to be a common problem in RCTs. Definitions of the ITT approach remain inconsistent across trials. A large gap is apparent between statistical methods research related to missing data and use of these methods in application settings, including RCTs in top medical journals.

Topics & Keywords

Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Medical Research Methodology

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 118-118

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2288-14-118

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