Conducting a paediatric multi‐centre RCT with an industry partner: Challenges and lessons learned

There are many benefits of multi‐centred research including large sample sizes, statistical power, timely recruitment and generalisability of results. However, there are numerous considerations when planning and implementing a multi‐centred study.

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