The number, quality, and coverage of randomized controlled trials in nephrology.

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Published in J Am Soc Nephrol on February 01, 2004

Authors

Giovanni F M Strippoli1, Jonathan C Craig, Francesco P Schena

Author Affiliations

1: NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Renal Medicine, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia. gfmstrippoli@katamail.com

Associated clinical trials:

Global Kidney Patient Trials Network | NCT04389827

China Kidney Patient Trials Network (CKPTN) | NCT05036850

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