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The use of the cluster randomized crossover design in clinical trials: protocol for a systematic review

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Title
The use of the cluster randomized crossover design in clinical trials: protocol for a systematic review
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Systematic Reviews, August 2014
DOI 10.1186/2046-4053-3-86
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Sarah J Arnup, Andrew B Forbes, Brennan C Kahan, Katy E Morgan, Steve McDonald, Joanne E McKenzie

Abstract

The cluster randomized crossover (CRXO) design is gaining popularity in trial settings where individual randomization or parallel group cluster randomization is not feasible or practical. In a CRXO trial, not only are clusters of individuals rather than individuals themselves randomized to trial arms, but also each cluster participates in each arm of the trial at least once in separate periods of time.We will review publications of clinical trials undertaken in humans that have used the CRXO design. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize, as reported: the motivations for using the CRXO design, the values of the CRXO design parameters, the justification and methodology for the sample size calculations and analyses, and the quality of reporting the CRXO design aspects.

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 9 26%
Researcher 8 23%
Student > Doctoral Student 4 11%
Student > Master 3 9%
Lecturer 2 6%
Other 8 23%
Unknown 1 3%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 12 34%
Mathematics 5 14%
Psychology 4 11%
Nursing and Health Professions 3 9%
Social Sciences 3 9%
Other 4 11%
Unknown 4 11%
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