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Trial controllato randomizzato: un disegno, numerose varianti. Guida all'articolato linguaggio dei trial (II)

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Trial controllato randomizzato: un disegno, numerose varianti. Guida all'articolato linguaggio dei trial (II)
Antonino Cartabellotta

GIMBEnews 2010;6:3-4

Pubblicato: 7 marzo 2011

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Letture introduttive
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Explanatory and pragmatic trials
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Cluster randomization trials
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N-of-RCT and mega-trials
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Patients preference trials
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