Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8835511 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Despite slight improvement in the reporting of a sample size calculation, about a third of surgical trials remains underpowered to demonstrate differences that are likely to be clinically significant. Increased attention of researchers, medical ethical boards, and journal editors is required to reduce potentially wasted resources on underpowered trials.
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Authors
Usama MD, MSc, Joren R. MD, Beata M. MD, Pieter C. MD, Marc G. MD, MSc, PhD,