Improving Surgical Trials in Germany
Author Information
Author(s): Rahbari Nuh N, Diener Markus K, Fischer Lars, Wente Moritz N, Kienle Peter, Büchler Markus W, Seiler Christoph M
Primary Institution: University of Heidelberg
Hypothesis
How can the infrastructure for conducting surgical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in Germany be improved?
Conclusion
The establishment of a network of Clinical Trial Centres and Clinical Sites significantly enhances the ability to conduct multi-centre surgical RCTs.
Supporting Evidence
- Only about 15% of published RCTs are conducted in the surgical setting.
- Germany has lagged behind other European countries in conducting surgical RCTs.
- A national Clinical Trial Centre was established to improve the organization of surgical RCTs.
Takeaway
This study shows that by working together, hospitals can do more surgical trials, which helps doctors learn what treatments work best.
Methodology
The study involved a cross-sectional evaluation of completed and ongoing surgical RCTs in Germany from 2001 to 2006.
Limitations
The study may not account for all challenges faced in surgical RCTs, such as funding and methodological issues.
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