Authors: P TfeltHansen
Publish Date: 2006/04
Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 101-
Abstract
The following points are covered in this review 1 How a randomised clinical trial in migraine is performed The whole process from idea to publication of an article is reviewed 2 How to understand a paper on clinical trials in migraine The aim of the study design of study efficacy measures and presentation of results are reviewed The aim of the study is often stated vaguely and it is suggested to look at the power calculations in order to understand the aim of the study The aims and the results of the trial programmes of the triptans are reviewed Results of the study should be presented with 95CI 3 How to understand meta–analyses in migraine Relationship between meta–analyses and head–to–head comparative trials is reviewed and it is concluded that head–to–head comparisons remain the “golden standard” with metaanalyses as a useful supplementBy submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate Please note that comments may be removed without notice if they are flagged by another user or do not comply with our community guidelines
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