An application of a modified constrained randomization process to a practice-based cluster randomized trial to improve colorectal cancer screening

作者: Paul J. Nietert , Ruth G. Jenkins , Lynne S. Nemeth , Steven M. Ornstein

DOI: 10.1016/J.CCT.2008.10.002

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摘要: Background When designing cluster randomized trials, it is important for researchers to be familiar with strategies achieve valid study designs given limited resources. Constrained randomization a technique help ensure balance on pre-specified baseline covariates.

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