Using systematic reviews to inform NIHR HTA trial planning and design: a retrospective cohort

How to increase value and reduce waste when research priorities are set

(2014) Iain Chalmers et al.   LANCET

Ability of a meta-analysis to prevent redundant research: systematic review of studies on pain from propofol injection

(2014) C. Habre et al.   BMJ-British Medical Journal

The use of systematic reviews in the planning, design and conduct of randomised trials: a retrospective cohort of NIHR HTA funded trials

(2013) Ashley P Jones et al.   BMC Medical Research Methodology

Sample size determinations in original research protocols for randomised clinical trials submitted to UK research ethics committees: review

(2013) T. Clark et al.   BMJ-British Medical Journal

Effectiveness of Protease Inhibitor Monotherapy versus Combination Antiretroviral Maintenance Therapy: A Meta-Analysis

(2011) Sandra Mathis et al.   PLoS One

Empirical assessment suggests that existing evidence could be used more fully in designing randomized controlled trials

(2010) Alison C. Goudie et al.   JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

Clinical trials should begin and end with systematic reviews of relevant evidence: 12 years and waiting

(2010) Mike Clarke et al.   LANCET

Evidence synthesis as the key to more coherent and efficient research

(2009) Alexander J Sutton et al.   BMC Medical Research Methodology