@jd_wilko and I wrote a commentary on some common flaws in systematic reviews of observational studies. Check it out to see what (and what not) to do if you’re thinking of tackling one yourself! https://t.co/UnNfmXAJJX
NEW PAPER ‼️ : Gynecological trials frequently exclude people based on their symptoms rather than their condition: a systematic review of Cochrane reviews and their component trials. (w/@jd_wilko and colleagues) https://t.co/vvqt1jD3mt 1/6
There is room for improvement. In our paper, we introduce a taxonomy to describe trial design strategies for conditions with heterogeneous symptoms. Further, ongoing work includes outcome measures based on 'most bothersome symptom’ along with the use of basket trial design. 5/6
Are you at #CochraneLondon this year ? Me too! Come see me talk about my systematic review findings on Wednesday. My talks an overview - but you can find a more extensive rundown in our preprint here: https://t.co/W0u1j70DnY
Hey @ISCB_info I’ve tried using the messaging on the app to get in touch a couple of times with no response - is this not working? Just have some questions ! :)
Heading home after a week-long #CausalIntroCourse , big congrats & even bigger thank you @PWGTennant and @GeorgiaTomova for the interesting and insightful course. Now it’s time to absorb & apply!
New preprint: Trial participants are frequently excluded based on their symptoms rather than their condition: A systematic review of Cochrane reviews and their component trials. Posting to invite feedback & review. https://t.co/W0u1j70DnY
The findings present the question of what can we do, as researchers, to ensure our trials are more accessible for populations of patients who have the same diagnosis, but experience different symptoms? Something I’m considering in my PhD...