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The CONSORT Statement: Explanation and Elaboration
- Matthias Egger, MD;
- Douglas G. Altman, DSc; and
- Kenneth G. Schulz, PhD, MBA
- University of Bristol; Bristol B58 2PR, United Kingdom (Egger) Institute of Health Sciences; Oxford OX3 7LF, United Kingdom (Altman) Family Health International; Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (Schulz)
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