Randomized controlled trials: significant results—fragile, though

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In their systematic review, Shochet et al. question the robustness of the statistical significance of the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in nephrology reported in high-impact journals (2005–2014). They hypothesized that a high proportion of RCTs in nephrology would be fragile. They calculated a Fragility Index that is a tool for testing robustness of RCTs, based on 107 RCT reports. The observation of an alarming median Fragility Index equal to 3 suggests that in half of the trials, the sole additional occurrence of 3 events would compromise the significance of nominally significant results.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
BogserieKidney International
Vol/bind92
Udgave nummer6
Sider (fra-til)1319-1320
Antal sider2
ISSN0085-2538
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2017
Eksternt udgivetJa

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