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Adding evidence of the effects of treatments into relevant Wikipedia pages: a randomised trial (2020)
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Adams, C. E., Montgomery, A. A., Aburrow, T., Bloomfield, S., Briley, P. M., Carew, E., …Xia, J. (2020). Adding evidence of the effects of treatments into relevant Wikipedia pages: a randomised trial. BMJ Open, 10(2), Article e033655. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033655

Objectives To investigate the effects of adding high-grade quantitative evidence of outcomes of treatments into relevant Wikipedia pages on further information-seeking behaviour by the use of routinely collected data. Setting Wikipedia, Co... Read More about Adding evidence of the effects of treatments into relevant Wikipedia pages: a randomised trial.

Daily emollient during infancy for prevention of eczema: the BEEP randomised controlled trial (2020)
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Chalmers, J. R., Haines, R. H., Bradshaw, L. E., Montgomery, A. A., Thomas, K. S., Brown, S. J., …Williams, H. C. (2020). Daily emollient during infancy for prevention of eczema: the BEEP randomised controlled trial. Lancet, 395(10228), 962-972. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736%2819%2932984-8

Background Skin barrier dysfunction precedes eczema development. We tested whether daily use of emollient in the first year could prevent eczema in high-risk children. Methods We did a multicentre, pragmatic, parallel-group, randomised contr... Read More about Daily emollient during infancy for prevention of eczema: the BEEP randomised controlled trial.

Standard care informed by the result of a placental growth factor blood test versus standard care alone in women with reduced fetal movement at or after 36+0 weeks’ gestation: a pilot randomised controlled trial (2020)
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Armstrong-Buisseret, L., Godolphin, P. J., Bradshaw, L., Mitchell, E., Ratcliffe, S., Storey, C., & Heazell, A. E. P. (2020). Standard care informed by the result of a placental growth factor blood test versus standard care alone in women with reduced fetal movement at or after 36+0 weeks’ gestation: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6, Article 23. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-0561-z

Background Biomarkers of placental function can potentially aid the diagnosis and prediction of pregnancy complications. This randomised controlled pilot trial assessed whether for women with reduced fetal movement (RFM), intervention directed by... Read More about Standard care informed by the result of a placental growth factor blood test versus standard care alone in women with reduced fetal movement at or after 36+0 weeks’ gestation: a pilot randomised controlled trial.

An algorithm for diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergy in study participants who do not undergo food challenge (2020)
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Kelleher, M. M., Montgomery, A. A., Jay, N., Perkin, M. R., Haines, R. H., Batt, R., …Boyle, R. J. (2020). An algorithm for diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergy in study participants who do not undergo food challenge. Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 50(3), 334-342. https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.13577

© 2020 The Authors. Clinical & Experimental Allergy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Background: Food allergy diagnosis in clinical studies can be challenging. Oral food challenges (OFC) are time-consuming, carry some risk and may, therefore,... Read More about An algorithm for diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergy in study participants who do not undergo food challenge.

A randomised feasibility trial comparing needle fasciotomy with limited fasciectomy treatment for Dupuytren’s contractures (2020)
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the HAND-1 Study group, Davis, T. R. C., Tan, W., Harrison, E. F., Hollingworth, W., Karantana, A., …Montgomery, A. A. (2020). A randomised feasibility trial comparing needle fasciotomy with limited fasciectomy treatment for Dupuytren’s contractures. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-019-0546-y

© 2020 The Author(s). Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of conducting a large, multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing needle fasciotomy with limited fasciectomy for treatment of Dupuytren's contractures.... Read More about A randomised feasibility trial comparing needle fasciotomy with limited fasciectomy treatment for Dupuytren’s contractures.

Group cognitive rehabilitation to reduce the psychological impact of multiple sclerosis on quality of life: the CRAMMS RCT (2020)
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Lincoln, N. B., Bradshaw, L. E., Constantinescu, C. S., Day, F., Drummond, A. E., Fitzsimmons, D., …CRAMMS Trial Collaborative Group. (2020). Group cognitive rehabilitation to reduce the psychological impact of multiple sclerosis on quality of life: the CRAMMS RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 24(4), 1-182. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24040

Abstract Background People with multiple sclerosis have problems with memory and attention. The effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation has not been established. Objectives The objectives were to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-eff... Read More about Group cognitive rehabilitation to reduce the psychological impact of multiple sclerosis on quality of life: the CRAMMS RCT.

11?-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibition in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial (2020)
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Tomlinson, J. W., Markey, K., Mitchell, J., Botfield, H., Ottridge, R. S., Lavery, G. G., …Jenkinson, C. (2020). 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibition in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Brain Communications, 2(1), Article fcz050. https://doi.org/10.1093/braincomms/fcz050

Treatment options for idiopathic intracranial hypertension are limited. The enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 has been implicated in regulating cerebrospinal fluid secretion, and its activity is associated with alterations in intracrania... Read More about 11?-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibition in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Methods and reporting of systematic reviews of comparative accuracy were deficient: a methodological survey and proposed guidance (2019)
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Takwoingi, Y., Partlett, C., Riley, R. D., Hyde, C., & Deeks, J. J. (2020). Methods and reporting of systematic reviews of comparative accuracy were deficient: a methodological survey and proposed guidance. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 121, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2019.12.007

Metronidazole versus lactic acid for treating bacterial vaginosis (VITA): protocol for a randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of topical lactic acid gel for treating second and subsequent episodes of bacterial vaginosis (2019)
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Armstrong-Buisseret, L., Brittain, C., David, M., Dean, G., Griffiths, F., Hepburn, T., …Ross, J. D. (2019). Metronidazole versus lactic acid for treating bacterial vaginosis (VITA): protocol for a randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of topical lactic acid gel for treating second and subsequent episodes of bacterial vaginosis. Trials, 20, Article 648. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3731-7

Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects 30 – 50% of women at some time in their lives and is an embarrassing and distressing condition which can be associated with potentially serious comorbidities. Current antibiotic treatments such as metronid... Read More about Metronidazole versus lactic acid for treating bacterial vaginosis (VITA): protocol for a randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of topical lactic acid gel for treating second and subsequent episodes of bacterial vaginosis.

Cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial (CRAMMS) (2019)
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Lincoln, N., Bradshaw, L., Constantinescu, C., Day, F., Drummond, A., Fitzsimmons, D., …das Nair, R. (2020). Cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial (CRAMMS). Clinical Rehabilitation, 34(2), 229-241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215519890378

Objective: To assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis. Design: Multicentre, pragmatic, randomized controlled trial. Setting: Community Participants: Pe... Read More about Cognitive rehabilitation for attention and memory in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial (CRAMMS).

Acceptability of and treatment preferences for recurrent bacterial vaginosis—Topical lactic acid gel or oral metronidazole antibiotic: Qualitative findings from the VITA trial (2019)
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Anstey Watkins, J., Ross, J. D. C., Thandi, S., Brittain, C., Kai, J., & Griffiths, F. (2019). Acceptability of and treatment preferences for recurrent bacterial vaginosis—Topical lactic acid gel or oral metronidazole antibiotic: Qualitative findings from the VITA trial. PLoS ONE, 14(11), Article e0224964. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224964

Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with an elevated vaginal pH and the presence of abnormal offensive discharge. It is common, often recurrent, and the most effective treatment regimen is unknown. ‘Metronidazole Versus lactic acId for... Read More about Acceptability of and treatment preferences for recurrent bacterial vaginosis—Topical lactic acid gel or oral metronidazole antibiotic: Qualitative findings from the VITA trial.

Pravastatin for early‐onset preeclampsia: a randomized, blinded, placebo‐controlled trial (2019)
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Ahmed, A., Williams, D. J., Cheed, V., Middleton, L. J., Ahmad, S., Wang, K., …StAmP trial collaborative group. (2020). Pravastatin for early‐onset preeclampsia: a randomized, blinded, placebo‐controlled trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 127(4), 478-488. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16013

Objective Women with preeclampsia have elevated circulating levels of soluble fms‐like tyrosine kinase‐1 (sFlt‐1). Statins can reduce sFlt‐1 from cultured cells and improve pregnancy outcome in animals with a preeclampsia‐like syndrome. We investiga... Read More about Pravastatin for early‐onset preeclampsia: a randomized, blinded, placebo‐controlled trial.

Gentamicin, azithromycin and ceftriaxone in the treatment of gonorrhoea; the relationship between antibiotic minimum inhibitory concentration and clinical outcome (2019)
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Cole, M., Tan, W., Fifer, H., Brittain, C., Duley, L., Hepburn, T., …Ross, J. (2020). Gentamicin, azithromycin and ceftriaxone in the treatment of gonorrhoea; the relationship between antibiotic minimum inhibitory concentration and clinical outcome. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 75(2), 449–457. https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkz436

© Crown copyright 2019. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the relationship between MIC and clinical outcome in a randomized controlled trial that compared gentamicin 240 mg plus azithromycin 1 g with ceftriaxone 500 mg plus azithromycin 1 g. MIC analysis wa... Read More about Gentamicin, azithromycin and ceftriaxone in the treatment of gonorrhoea; the relationship between antibiotic minimum inhibitory concentration and clinical outcome.

Intravenous co-amoxiclav to prevent infection after operative vaginal delivery: the ANODE RCT (2019)
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Knight, M., Chiocchia, V., Partlett, C., Rivero-Arias, O., Hua, X., Bowler, U., …Juszczak, E. (2019). Intravenous co-amoxiclav to prevent infection after operative vaginal delivery: the ANODE RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 23(54), 1-54. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta23540

Background Sepsis is a leading cause of direct and indirect maternal death in both the UK and globally. All forms of operative delivery are associated with an increased risk of sepsis, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guid... Read More about Intravenous co-amoxiclav to prevent infection after operative vaginal delivery: the ANODE RCT.

Controlled Trial of Two Incremental Milk-Feeding Rates in Preterm Infants (2019)
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Dorling, J., Abbott, J., Berrington, J., Bosiak, B., Bowler, U., Boyle, E., …Townend, J. (2019). Controlled Trial of Two Incremental Milk-Feeding Rates in Preterm Infants. New England Journal of Medicine, 381(15), 1434-1443. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1816654

Background Observational data have shown that slowly advancing enteral feeds in preterm infants is associated with reduced risk for necrotizing enterocolitis but increased risk for late onset sepsis. However, randomized trial data are limited. Me... Read More about Controlled Trial of Two Incremental Milk-Feeding Rates in Preterm Infants.

Prehospital Transdermal Glyceryl Trinitrate for Ultra-Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage (2019)
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Bath, P. M., Woodhouse, L. J., Krishnan, K., Appleton, J. P., Anderson, C. S., Berge, E., …Sprigg, N. (2019). Prehospital Transdermal Glyceryl Trinitrate for Ultra-Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke, 50(11), 3064-3071. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.119.026389

Background and Purpose— Pilot trials suggest that glyceryl trinitrate (GTN; nitroglycerin) may improve outcome when administered early after stroke onset. Methods— We undertook a multicentre, paramedic-delivered, ambulance-based, prospective ran... Read More about Prehospital Transdermal Glyceryl Trinitrate for Ultra-Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Determining responsiveness and meaningful changes for the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways (2019)
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Price, A. J., Ogollah, R., Kang, S., Hay, E., Barker, K. L., Benedetto, E., …Hill, J. C. (2019). Determining responsiveness and meaningful changes for the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways. BMJ Open, 9(10), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025357

Objectives: We have previously developed and validated the Arthritis Research UK Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways, showing encouraging psychometric test results. The objective of this study wa... Read More about Determining responsiveness and meaningful changes for the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways.

Very low-dose dexamethasone to facilitate extubation of preterm babies at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia: the MINIDEX feasibility RCT (2019)
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Yates, H., Chiocchia, V., Linsell, L., Orsi, N., Juszczak, E., Johnson, K., …Turner, M. (2019). Very low-dose dexamethasone to facilitate extubation of preterm babies at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia: the MINIDEX feasibility RCT. Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation, 6(8), 1-52. https://doi.org/10.3310/eme06080

Background: Postnatal corticosteroids are used to improve lung function and reduce the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm babies. However, corticosteroids may be associated with adverse neurodevelopment. Despite a lack of evide... Read More about Very low-dose dexamethasone to facilitate extubation of preterm babies at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia: the MINIDEX feasibility RCT.

Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial assessing the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the Journeying through Dementia (JtD) intervention compared to usual care (2019)
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Wright, J., Foster, A., Cooper, C., SPRANGE, K., Walters, S., Berry, K., …Mountain, G. (2019). Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial assessing the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the Journeying through Dementia (JtD) intervention compared to usual care. BMJ Open, 9(9), Article e029207. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029207

Introduction: Services are being encouraged to provide postdiagnostic treatment to those with dementia but the availability of evidence-based interventions following diagnosis has not kept pace with increase in demand. To address this need, the Journ... Read More about Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial assessing the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the Journeying through Dementia (JtD) intervention compared to usual care.

The WHEAT pilot trial - WithHolding Enteral feeds around packed red cell Transfusion to prevent necrotising enterocolitis in preterm neonates: A multicentre, electronic patient record (EPR), randomised controlled point-of-care pilot trial (2019)
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Gale, C., Modi, N., Jawad, S., Culshaw, L., Dorling, J., Bowler, U., …Juszczak, E. (2019). The WHEAT pilot trial - WithHolding Enteral feeds around packed red cell Transfusion to prevent necrotising enterocolitis in preterm neonates: A multicentre, electronic patient record (EPR), randomised controlled point-of-care pilot trial. BMJ Open, 9(9), Article e033543. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033543

Introduction Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a potentially devastating neonatal disease. A temporal association between red cell transfusion and NEC is well described. Observational data suggest that withholding enteral feeds around red cell trans... Read More about The WHEAT pilot trial - WithHolding Enteral feeds around packed red cell Transfusion to prevent necrotising enterocolitis in preterm neonates: A multicentre, electronic patient record (EPR), randomised controlled point-of-care pilot trial.