Fixed or random effects meta-analysis? Common methodological issues in systematic reviews of effectiveness

C Tufanaru, Z Munn, M Stephenson… - JBI Evidence …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Systematic review aims to systematically identify, critically appraise, and summarize all
relevant studies that match predefined criteria and answer predefined questions. The most …

Psychological treatments for the world: lessons from low-and middle-income countries

DR Singla, BA Kohrt, LK Murray… - Annual review of …, 2017 - annualreviews.org
Common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress, are
leading causes of disability worldwide. Treatment for these disorders is limited in low-and …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness against malaria of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) compared with pyrethroid …

JF Mosha, MA Kulkarni, E Lukole, NS Matowo, C Pitt… - The Lancet, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have successfully reduced malaria in sub-
Saharan Africa, but their effectiveness is now partly compromised by widespread resistance …

Including variants on randomized trials

JPT Higgins, S Eldridge, T Li - Cochrane handbook for …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
In cluster‐randomized trials, groups of individuals rather than individuals are randomized to
different interventions. For the purposes of an assessment of risk of bias using the RoB 2 …

Efficacy of pyriproxyfen-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid LLINs compared with pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in …

M Accrombessi, J Cook, E Dangbenon, B Yovogan… - The Lancet, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background New classes of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) combining mixtures of
insecticides with different modes of action could put malaria control back on track after …

[PDF][PDF] How to design vector control efficacy trials: guidance on phase III vector control field trial design provided by the Vector Control Advisory Group

World Health Organization - 2017 - apps.who.int
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs), including malaria, dengue and leishmaniasis, cause
considerable morbidity and mortality in tropical regions of the world. Vector control methods …

[HTML][HTML] A cluster-randomized trial of blood-pressure reduction in black barbershops

RG Victor, K Lynch, N Li, C Blyler… - … England Journal of …, 2018 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Uncontrolled hypertension is a major problem among non-Hispanic black men,
who are underrepresented in pharmacist intervention trials in traditional health care settings …

Effect of universal testing and treatment on HIV incidence—HPTN 071 (PopART)

RJ Hayes, D Donnell, S Floyd, N Mandla… - … England Journal of …, 2019 - Mass Medical Soc
Background A universal testing and treatment strategy is a potential approach to reduce the
incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, yet previous trial results are …

Efficacy and durability of multifactorial intervention on mortality and MACEs: A randomized clinical trial in type-2 diabetic kidney disease

FC Sasso, PC Pafundi, V Simeon, L De Nicola… - Cardiovascular …, 2021 - Springer
Background Multiple modifiable risk factors for late complications in patients with diabetic
kidney disease (DKD), including hyperglycemia, hypertension and dyslipidemia, increase …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of a long-lasting piperonyl butoxide-treated insecticidal net and indoor residual spray interventions, separately and together, against malaria …

N Protopopoff, JF Mosha, E Lukole, JD Charlwood… - The Lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
Background Progress in malaria control is under threat by wide-scale insecticide resistance
in malaria vectors. Two recent vector control products have been developed: a long-lasting …