BJOG December 2018 PMID 29916205

Randomised controlled trials - the gold standard for effectiveness research: Study design: randomised controlled trials.

Eduardo Hariton, Joseph J Locascio

Mentions

302
Peak: 4 in Oct 2021
across 6 sources since Nov 2020

Extended reach

14,949
potential audience

Total likes

100

Video views

1,835

Mentions per month

Nov 2020 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News267 articles
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  • X / Twitter13 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementLow agreement

Most posts express skepticism or outright disagreement with the idea that RCTs are the definitive standard, often questioning their validity or relevance.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions reveal moderate curiosity, focusing on the controversies and implications of the research, rather than deep engagement with the methodology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several users critique or dismiss the concepts, indicating some level of engagement but mostly on a surface level or through rebuttals.

ImpactLow impact

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.]

Top posts

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Practitioners Publishing
@LifeSci_Med_Law · X

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

Mar 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 286 followers View post →
Jodi Schneider
@jschneider · X

@jbenyacar @tnicholsmd @dfreedman7 @AmerAcadPeds Without the Yale proxy: https://t.co/ZvwDrvQkoq

Feb 5, 2022 · 3,264 followers View post →
Just Facts
@realjustfacts · X

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

Oct 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,421 followers View post →
Just Facts
@realjustfacts · X

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

Sep 20, 2021 · 1 share · 2,421 followers View post →
Florida Dissident 100%
@BombaTruth · X

@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.

Nov 30, 2020 · 1,738 followers View post →
David Britt
@DavidBritt13 · X

RT @realjustfacts: A sure way to cause more deaths is to adopt a “prevent at all costs” mentality to only one type of lethal threat without…

Oct 25, 2021 · 2 shares · 723 followers View post →

All mentions

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@swalexander.bsky.social · Bluesky

Randomised controlled trials—the gold standard for effectiveness research www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

Sep 19, 2024 View post →
Devils_Meddle
@sailendra76 · X

@jaha166 @TOPDOGE007 @catturd2 RCT's are fairytales?

Aug 12, 2023 · 274 followers View post →
Devils_Meddle
@sailendra76 · X

@jaha166 @Terry199824 @TOPDOGE007 @catturd2 You don't know what a RCT is, do you?

Aug 12, 2023 · 274 followers View post →
Practitioners Publishing
@LifeSci_Med_Law · X

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

Mar 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 286 followers View post →
Devils_Meddle
@sailendra76 · X

@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

Feb 25, 2023 · 274 followers View post →
Devils_Meddle
@sailendra76 · X

@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

Feb 24, 2023 · 274 followers View post →
Devils_Meddle
@sailendra76 · X

@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

Feb 22, 2023 · 274 followers View post →
Devils_Meddle
@sailendra76 · X

@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

Feb 22, 2023 · 274 followers View post →
Jodi Schneider
@jschneider · X

@jbenyacar @tnicholsmd @dfreedman7 @AmerAcadPeds Without the Yale proxy: https://t.co/ZvwDrvQkoq

Feb 5, 2022 · 3,264 followers View post →
David Britt
@DavidBritt13 · X

RT @realjustfacts: A sure way to cause more deaths is to adopt a “prevent at all costs” mentality to only one type of lethal threat without…

Oct 25, 2021 · 2 shares · 723 followers View post →
Ann
@tstromsk · X

The Risks and Benefits of Vaccinating Children for Covid-19 https://t.co/kJpQCFqofN via @YouTube

Oct 24, 2021 · 608 followers View post →
Just Facts
@realjustfacts · X

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

Oct 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,421 followers View post →
Just Facts
@realjustfacts · X

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

Sep 20, 2021 · 1 share · 2,421 followers View post →
Florida Dissident 100%
@BombaTruth · X

@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.

Nov 30, 2020 · 1,738 followers View post →