Hariton E, Locascio JJ. Randomised controlled trials - the gold standard for effectiveness research. BJOG. 2018;125(13):1716. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.15199 https://t.co/g6uG8Ces0N
Randomised controlled trials - the gold standard for effectiveness research: Study design: randomised controlled trials.
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Many posts challenge the reliability and application of RCTs, such as describing them as 'fairytales' or questioning how they attained 'RCT status,' which shows skepticism. The tone ranges from dismissive to argumentative, emphasizing doubts about the effectiveness of policies or vaccines based on RCT findings, which limits the positive impact of these discussions.
Most posts express skepticism or outright disagreement with the idea that RCTs are the definitive standard, often questioning their validity or relevance.
The discussions reveal moderate curiosity, focusing on the controversies and implications of the research, rather than deep engagement with the methodology.
Several users critique or dismiss the concepts, indicating some level of engagement but mostly on a surface level or through rebuttals.
The discussions seem to have limited influence on changing perceptions, as arguments revolve around doubt and skepticism rather than constructive insights.
Abstract in brief
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the best method for testing how effective a treatment or intervention is.
- In an RCT, participants are randomly assigned to different groups to compare outcomes, helping to reduce bias.
- This study design is widely used because it provides reliable evidence about whether a treatment actually works.]
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@jaha166 @TOPDOGE007 @catturd2 RCT's are fairytales?
@jaha166 @Terry199824 @TOPDOGE007 @catturd2 You don't know what a RCT is, do you?
Hariton E, Locascio JJ. Randomised controlled trials - the gold standard for effectiveness research. BJOG. 2018;125(13):1716. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.15199 https://t.co/g6uG8Ces0N
@Duartillo @andrewtavani @DrEliDavid Um no. All RCTs before the pandemic and the ones conducted during, show no efficacy for masks and viral transmission. https://t.co/4LWHdCUb9X
@NJTommci @DrEliDavid How did they get RCT status? Take it up with Tom Jefferson or any of those that approved the RCTs for publication. Until then, you have nothing. https://t.co/4LWHdCUb9X
@Chrondike @MichaelPSenger It's literally the opposite of sketchy. RCTs are considered the gold standard for effectiveness research. What's sketchy is that after all these years, there is no valid evidence to support population masking. https://t.co/4LWHdCUb9X
@GopRwb @RobertKennedyJr Take it up with the 78 Randomized Controlled Trials and the Oxford epidemiologist who analyzed them. "Randomised controlled trials - the gold standard for effectiveness research: Study design: randomised controlled trials" https://t.co/4LWHdCUb9X
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The Risks and Benefits of Vaccinating Children for Covid-19 https://t.co/kJpQCFqofN via @YouTube
A sure way to cause more deaths is to adopt a “prevent at all costs” mentality to only one type of lethal threat without considering others. Unlike dogmatists who do just that, this broadcast discusses risks and benefits of vaccinating children for C-19. https://t.co/2iMoyDef8F
Today’s broadcast addresses a common mistake made by everyone from Anthony Fauci to anti-vaxxers about the efficacy of Covid-19 #vaccines. https://t.co/lOO6C2I7v8
@ttaintor @MBWilbur @MollyJongFast @MarcACaputo Randomised controlled trials – the gold standard for effectiveness research https://t.co/aC3dYNkJuH 72 year range of RCT's-facemasks no effectiveness in community transmission. What CDC posted are not the gold standards needed to overcome the 10 RCTs stating otherwise.
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