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Review
. 2006 Jun 24;332(7556):1506-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.332.7556.1506.

Is restricted randomisation necessary?

Catherine E Hewitt  1 , David J Torgerson
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Review

Is restricted randomisation necessary?

Catherine E Hewitt et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Restrictions during randomisation make it easier for investigators to guess the next allocation. Statistical correction of any imbalance in confounders at the end of the study is equally accurate for most trials and would be safer

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