Update to a protocol for a feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a peer-led school-based intervention to increase the physical activity of adolescent girls (PLAN-A) [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Physical activity levels are low amongst adolescent girls, and this population faces specific barriers to being active. Peer influences on health behaviours are important in adolescence, and peer-led interventions might hold promise to change
Banfield, Kate +10 more
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Clustering by Health Professionals in Individually Randomised Controlled Trials [PDF]
European Medical Journal, 2019 Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of clustering by health professionals in individually randomised controlled trials (iRCT), and its adjustment in both the sample size calculation estimates and the analysis of the data collected in iRCT (that is, trials that randomise individuals only).
Waleed, Mohammad +6 more
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Preventing childhood obesity by reducing consumption of carbonated drinks: cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2004 Objective To determine if a school based educational programme aimed at reducing consumption of carbonated drinks can prevent excessive weight gain in children. Design Cluster randomised controlled trial.
Cavan, David A. +3 more
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Community perspectives on randomisation and fairness in a cluster randomised controlled trial in Zambia [PDF]
BMC Medical Ethics, 2019 AbstractBackgroundOne important ethical issue in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is randomisation. Relatively little is known about how participating individuals and communities understand and perceive central aspects of randomisation such as equality, fairness, transparency and accountability in community-based trials. The aim of this study was to
Maureen Mupeta Kombe +3 more
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Activities to support the implementation of complex interventions as part of routine care: a review of the quality of reporting in cluster randomised controlled trials [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: To review a sample of cluster randomised controlled trials and explore the quality of reporting of (1) enabling or support activities provided to the staff during the trial, (2) strategies used to monitor fidelity throughout the trial and (3 ...
Boutron +17 more
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Preventing injuries in children: cluster randomised controlled trial in primary care [PDF]
BMJ, 1999 To assess the effectiveness of safety advice at child health surveillance consultations, provision of low cost safety equipment to families receiving means tested state benefits, home safety checks, and first aid training on frequency and severity of unintentional injuries in children at home.Cluster randomised controlled trial.36 general practices in ...
D, Kendrick +3 more
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A cluster randomised controlled trial of “Bookstart+”: a book gifting programme [PDF]
Journal of Children's Services, 2014 Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of a free book gifting programme, called “Bookstart+”, in improving family reading outcomes.Design/methodology/approach– Bookstart+ consists of a pack of books and reading materials provided to families at their two-year-old child's statutory health visit.
O'Hare, Liam, Connolly, Paul
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Improving trial recruitment through improved communication about patient and public involvement : an embedded cluster randomised recruitment trial [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Evidence is emerging that patient and public involvement in research (PPIR) may improve recruitment into randomised controlled trials, but the best methods to achieve improvement are unclear.
A Hughes-Morley +9 more
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Interdisciplinary COPD intervention in primary care: a cluster randomised controlled trial [PDF]
European Respiratory Journal, 2019 We evaluated the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary, primary care-based model of care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in 43 general practices in Australia. Adults with a history of smoking and/or COPD, aged ≥40 years with two or more clinic visits in the previous year were enrolled
Jenifer Liang +12 more
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BMC Health Services Research, 2005 Background Early interventions proved to be able to improve prognosis in acute stroke patients. Prompt identification of symptoms, organised timely and efficient transportation towards appropriate facilities, become essential part of effective treatment.
Lori Giuliano +4 more
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