Table 1 Selection criteria of published articles eligible for systematic review
From: Post-trial follow-up methodology in large randomized controlled trials: a systematic review protocol
Criteria | Variables |
|---|---|
Inclusion criteria | • Large (>1000 participants) randomized controlled trials only • Randomized controlled trials in adult humans • Any type of methodology used for post-trial follow-up • Healthcare intervention for the purpose of treatment • Published articles |
Exclusion criteria | (a) Publication type • Narrative reviews • Editorials • Commentaries • Unpublished manuscripts • Dissertations • Government reports • Books and book chapters • Conference proceedings • Lectures and addresses • Consensus development statements (including guideline statements) |
(b) Study design • Non-randomized studies | |
(c) Study population • Animals • Children |