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Clinical trials: what a waste

BMJ 2014; 349 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g7089 (Published 10 December 2014) Cite this as: BMJ 2014;349:g7089

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Randomized controlled trials are without a doubt one of the best tools to improve health. But their efficacy is in question since they are now become a useless accessory rather than necessity. Most of the trials done are just a formality rather purposeful research. There is a dire need for a system to control the quality of trials as well as the quantity.

Competing interests: No competing interests

05 January 2015
Syed N Shah
Senior House Officer
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Queen Square London