Conducting clinical trials over the internet: feasibility study

BMJ. 2003 Aug 30;327(7413):484-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7413.484.

Abstract

Can randomised controlled trials be successfully conducted over the internet? The authors report a feasibility study of such a trial in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Double-Blind Method
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Glucosamine / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / drug therapy*
  • Pain / prevention & control
  • Patient Compliance
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Patient Selection
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / methods

Substances

  • Glucosamine