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. 2004 Mar 20;328(7441):702-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7441.702.

CONSORT statement: extension to cluster randomised trials

Marion K Campbell  1 , Diana R Elbourne, Douglas G Altman; CONSORT group
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CONSORT statement: extension to cluster randomised trials

Marion K Campbell et al. BMJ. .
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Recommended format for flow diagram of the progress of clusters and individuals through the phases of a randomised trial
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Example of diagram showing flow of clusters and participants through a trial (adapted from Thomas et al38)
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