We searched 14 electronic bibliographic databases, the reference lists of relevant trials, and we contacted the authors of eligible trials to ask about unpublished data.
We also called the investigators of completed trials to ask about results publication.
Fourthly, we did not contact the authors of the new trials to ask them whether they knew about the Picard review, why they had chosen to cite it or not, and on what grounds they had designed their study.
Treasure et al. contacted the trial investigators to ask for their permission to re-analyse the results and publish the trial.
Second, we used placebo-controlled randomised trial methodology to ask whether 20 mg of methylphenidate (MPH) could remediate any load-dependent asymmetry of spatial attention in adolescents with ADHD.
The patient will be given time to consider whether they wish to take part in the trial and to ask any questions.
The question for this trial was to ask whether MPEP affected the formation of place fields for the first time in a new environment.
Trade negotiators fear unscripted debates much as trial lawyers hesitate to ask questions with uncertain answers; reaching agreement is easier when the differences are narrow and clearly defined.
An information form about the trial and opportunities to ask questions will be offered to the woman and any other person(s) she chooses.
