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Table 2 Methods used to account for clustering (Nā€‰=ā€‰40*)

From: Use of clustering analysis in randomized controlled trials in orthopaedic surgery

Method

N (%)

Stratified randomization

23 (57.5)

Cluster randomization

7 (17.5)

GEE or controlled variable

9 (22.5)

Stratified analysis

8 (20.0)

Other

1 (2.5)

  1. *6 studies used two or more methods to account for clustering.