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. 2007 Apr 13;2(4):e18.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pctr.0020018.

When and how can endpoints be changed after initiation of a randomized clinical trial?

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When and how can endpoints be changed after initiation of a randomized clinical trial?

Scott Evans. PLoS Clin Trials. .
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Competing Interests: The author is a member of the PLoS Clinical Trials Editorial Board and has interacted with PLoS Clinical Trials personnel in his capacity as an Editor.

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