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Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2010, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (7): 601-603.doi: 10.3736/jcim20100701

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Reports of randomized trials: Ensure they are transparent, accurate, and complete

David Moher   

  1. Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaClinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Received:2010-06-27 Online:2010-07-20 Published:2010-07-15
  • Contact: David Moher E-mail:dmoher@ohri.ca

Key words: Randomized controlled trials, Trial reports, Transparency, Reports, CONSORT

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