Volume 19, issue 1, December 2018
715 articles in this issue
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GRam stain-guided Antibiotics ChoicE for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (GRACE-VAP) trial: rationale and study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Jumpei Yoshimura
- Kazuma Yamakawa
- Takeshi Morimoto
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 08 November 2018
- Article: 614
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MAPLE-PD trial (Mesenteric Approach vs. Conventional Approach for Pancreatic Cancer during Pancreaticoduodenectomy): study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial of 354 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Authors (first, second and last of 19)
- Seiko Hirono
- Manabu Kawai
- Hiroki Yamaue
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 08 November 2018
- Article: 613
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Early mobilisation by head-up tilt with stepping versus standard care after severe traumatic brain injury – Protocol for a randomised clinical feasibility trial
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Christian Gunge Riberholt
- Jane Lindschou
- Kirsten Møller
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 08 November 2018
- Article: 612
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Effects of recombinant human erythropoietin on cognition and neural activity in remitted patients with mood disorders and first-degree relatives of patients with psychiatric disorders: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Jeff Zarp Petersen
- Lejla Sjanic Schmidt
- Kamilla Woznica Miskowiak
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 06 November 2018
- Article: 611
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Malaria chemoprevention with monthly dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for the post-discharge management of severe anaemia in children aged less than 5 years in Uganda and Kenya: study protocol for a multi-centre, two-arm, randomised, placebo-controlled, superiority trial
Authors (first, second and last of 13)
- Titus K. Kwambai
- Aggrey Dhabangi
- Feiko O. ter Kuile
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 06 November 2018
- Article: 610
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Evaluating interventions for informed consent for surgery (ICONS): Protocol for the development of a core outcome set
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Liam J. Convie
- Scott McCain
- Mike Clarke
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 06 November 2018
- Article: 609
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Low-dose aspirin in the prevention of pre-eclampsia in China (APPEC study): protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Li Lin
- Yuchun Zhu
- the APPEC Study Group
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 06 November 2018
- Article: 608
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Safety and efficacy of applying sufficient analgesia combined with a minimal sedation program as an early antihypertensive treatment for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Rui Dong
- Fen Li
- Wenjin Chen
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 06 November 2018
- Article: 607
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DELTA2 guidance on choosing the target difference and undertaking and reporting the sample size calculation for a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 21)
- Jonathan A. Cook
- Steven A. Julious
- Luke D. Vale
- Content type: Methodology
- Open Access
- Published: 05 November 2018
- Article: 606
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New guidance to improve sample size calculations for trials: eliciting the target difference
Authors
- Melanie L. Bell
- Content type: Commentary
- Open Access
- Published: 05 November 2018
- Article: 605
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Statistical analysis plan of a randomized controlled trial to compare a restrictive strategy to usual care for the effectiveness of cholecystectomy (SECURE trial)
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Sarah Z. Wennmacker
- Aafke H. van Dijk
- Philip R. de Reuver
- Content type: Update
- Open Access
- Published: 03 November 2018
- Article: 604
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Fluoroscopy with MRA fusion image guidance in endovascular iliac artery interventions: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (3DMR-Iliac-roadmapping study)
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Seline R. Goudeketting
- Stefan G. H. Heinen
- Jean-Paul P. M. de Vries
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 01 November 2018
- Article: 603
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Comparison of two supplement oxygen methods during gastroscopy with intravenous propofol anesthesia in obese patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Liu-Jia-Zi Shao
- Shao-Hua Liu
- Fu-Shan Xue
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 01 November 2018
- Article: 602
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Acupuncture and clomiphene for Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOSAct): statistical analysis approach with the revision and explanation
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Hong-Li Ma
- Liang-Zhen Xie
- Xiao-Ke Wu
- Content type: Update
- Open Access
- Published: 01 November 2018
- Article: 601
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Electrically guided versus imaging-guided implant of the left ventricular lead in cardiac resynchronization therapy: a study protocol for a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial (ElectroCRT)
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Charlotte Stephansen
- Anders Sommer
- Jens Cosedis Nielsen
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 01 November 2018
- Article: 600
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Laser hair depilation for the prevention of disease recurrence in adolescents and young adults with pilonidal disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Peter C. Minneci
- Devin R. Halleran
- Katherine J. Deans
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 01 November 2018
- Article: 599
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Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of cognitive bias modification training during inpatient withdrawal from alcohol use disorder
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Victoria Manning
- Joshua B. B. Garfield
- Antonio Verdejo-Garcia
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 01 November 2018
- Article: 598
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Functional and systemic effects of whole body electrical stimulation post bariatric surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Larissa Delgado André
- Renata P. Basso-Vanelli
- Audrey Borghi-Silva
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 31 October 2018
- Article: 597
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A novel integrated dressing to secure peripheral intravenous catheters in an adult acute hospital: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Nicole Marsh
- Emily Larsen
- Claire M. Rickard
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 30 October 2018
- Article: 596
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EPURE Transplant (Eplerenone in Patients Undergoing Renal Transplant) study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 14)
- Sophie Girerd
- Luc Frimat
- Frédéric Jaisser
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 30 October 2018
- Article: 595
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The Enhanced Mentor Mother ProgrAm (EMMA) for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Kenya: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Bruce A. Larson
- Margaret Bii
- Fredrick Sawe
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 30 October 2018
- Article: 594
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Traumatic injury clinical trial evaluating tranexamic acid in children (TIC-TOC): study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 17)
- Daniel K. Nishijima
- John VanBuren
- for the TIC-TOC Collaborators of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 30 October 2018
- Article: 593
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Outcomes, Interventions and Funding in Randomised Research Published in High-Impact Journals
Authors
- Patrick Grey
- Andrew Grey
- Mark J. Bolland
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 29 October 2018
- Article: 592
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Reporting quality of randomized controlled trial abstracts in the seven highest-ranking anesthesiology journals
Authors
- Katja Janackovic
- Livia Puljak
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 29 October 2018
- Article: 591
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Photodynamic therapy with Bixa orellana extract and LED for the reduction of halitosis: study protocol for a randomized, microbiological and clinical trial
Authors (first, second and last of 16)
- Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves
- Ana Carolina Costa da Mota
- Sandra Kalil Bussadori
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 29 October 2018
- Article: 590
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Exploring qualitative methods reported in registered trials and their yields (EQUITY): systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Clare Clement
- Suzanne L. Edwards
- Hayley A. Hutchings
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 29 October 2018
- Article: 589
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Femoroacetabular Impingement Randomised controlled Trial (FIRST) - a multi-centre randomized controlled trial comparing arthroscopic lavage and arthroscopic osteochondroplasty on patient important outcomes and quality of life in the treatment of young adult (18–50 years) femoroacetabular impingement: a statistical analysis plan
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Nicole Simunovic
- D. Heels-Ansdell
- on behalf of the FIRST Investigators
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 29 October 2018
- Article: 588
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Correction to: Effects of hemodynamic monitoring using a single-use transesophageal echocardiography probe in critically ill patients – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Luca Cioccari
- Bjoern Zante
- Tobias M. Merz
- Content type: Correction
- Open Access
- Published: 29 October 2018
- Article: 587
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TRACE (Routine posTsuRgical Anesthesia visit to improve patient outComE): a prospective, multicenter, stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized interventional study
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Valérie M. Smit-Fun
- Dianne de Korte-de Boer
- Christa Boer
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 26 October 2018
- Article: 586
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Comparing the effect of sucrose gel and metronidazole gel in treatment of clinical symptoms of bacterial vaginosis: a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Somayyeh Khazaeian
- Ali Navidian
- Safoura Khazaeian
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 26 October 2018
- Article: 585
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Improving trial recruitment processes: how qualitative methodologies can be used to address the top 10 research priorities identified within the PRioRiTy study
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Marita Hennessy
- Andrew Hunter
- Catherine Houghton
- Content type: Commentary
- Open Access
- Published: 25 October 2018
- Article: 584
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Improving cooperation between general practitioners and dermatologists via telemedicine: study protocol of the cluster-randomized controlled TeleDerm study
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Roland Koch
- Andreas Polanc
- Stefanie Joos
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 24 October 2018
- Article: 583
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Feasibility of weekly participant-reported data collection in a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in primary care: experiences from the BATHE trial (Bath Additives for the Treatment of cHildhood Eczema)
Authors (first, second and last of 17)
- Beth Stuart
- Kate Rumsby
- Paul Little
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 24 October 2018
- Article: 582
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Registration, results reporting, and publication bias of clinical trials supporting FDA approval of neuropsychiatric drugs before and after FDAAA: a retrospective cohort study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Constance X. Zou
- Jessica E. Becker
- Joseph S. Ross
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 23 October 2018
- Article: 581
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Correction to: Intrauterine resuscitation during the second stage of term labour by maternal hyperoxygenation versus conventional care: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (INTEREST O2)
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Lauren M. Bullens
- Alexandra D. J. Hulsenboom
- S. Guid Oei
- Content type: Correction
- Open Access
- Published: 23 October 2018
- Article: 580
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Community-based intervention for management of diabetes in Nepal (COBIN-D trial): study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Bishal Gyawali
- Dinesh Neupane
- Per Kallestrup
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 22 October 2018
- Article: 579
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Multicentre, double-blind, crossover trial to identify the Optimal Pathway for TreatIng neurOpathic paiN in Diabetes Mellitus (OPTION-DM): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 13)
- Dinesh Selvarajah
- Jennifer Petrie
- on behalf of the OPTION-DM group
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 22 October 2018
- Article: 578
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Guanxinjing capsule in the treatment of chronic stable angina: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Ying Tian
- Junhua Zhang
- Wenke Zheng
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 20 October 2018
- Article: 577
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Movement through Active Personalised engagement (MAP) — a self-management programme designed to promote physical activity in people with multimorbidity: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Helen Dallosso
- Tom Yates
- Kamlesh Khunti
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 20 October 2018
- Article: 576
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Dexamethasone therapy versus surgery for chronic subdural haematoma (DECSA trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 20)
- Ishita P. Miah
- Dana C. Holl
- on behalf of the Dutch Subdural Hematoma Research Group (DSHR)
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 20 October 2018
- Article: 575
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Video clinics versus standard face-to-face appointments for liver transplant patients in routine hospital outpatient care: study protocol for a pragmatic randomised evaluation of myVideoClinic
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Elaine O’Connell Francischetto
- Sarah Damery
- On behalf of the myVideoClinic randomised evaluation steering group
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 574
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Physical exercise and cognitive engagement outcomes for mild neurocognitive disorder: a group-randomized pilot trial
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Liselotte De Wit
- Deirdre O’Shea
- Glenn Smith
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 573
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Considerations for adaptive design in pediatric clinical trials: study protocol for a systematic review, mixed-methods study, and integrated knowledge translation plan
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Lauren E Kelly
- Michele P Dyson
- Xikui Wang
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 572
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Effectiveness-implementation of COPD case finding and self-management action plans in low- and middle-income countries: global excellence in COPD outcomes (GECo) study protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 16)
- Trishul Siddharthan
- Suzanne L Pollard
- GECo Study Investigators
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 571
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Correction to: Prevention of seroma following inguinal lymph node dissection with prophylactic, incisional, negative-pressure wound therapy (SEROMA trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Mads Gustaf Jørgensen
- Navid Mohamadpour Toyserkani
- Jens Ahm Sørensen
- Content type: Correction
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 570
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A protocol for the process evaluation of a multi-centre randomised trial to compare the effectiveness of geriatrician-led admission avoidance hospital at home versus inpatient admission
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Petra Mäkelä
- Mary Godfrey
- Sasha Shepperd
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 569
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Adolescent depression: Study protocol for a randomized, controlled, double-blind multicenter parallel group trial of Bright Light Therapy in a naturalistic inpatient setting (DeLight)
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Martin Holtmann
- Laura Mokros
- Tanja Legenbauer
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 568
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The therapeutic potential of attentional bias modification training for insomnia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Umair Akram
- Bronwyn Milkins
- Nicola L. Barclay
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 October 2018
- Article: 567
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Efficacy and safety of programmable compared with fixed anti-siphon devices for treating idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) in adults – SYGRAVA: study protocol for a randomized trial
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Romy Scholz
- Johannes Lemcke
- Dirk Stengel
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 17 October 2018
- Article: 566