Subgroup Analysis of Trials Is Rarely Easy (SATIRE): a study protocol for a systematic review to characterize the analysis, reporting, and claim of subgroup effects in randomized trials

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dc.contributor.authorSun, Xin
dc.contributor.authorBriel, Matthias
dc.contributor.authorBusse, Jason W
dc.contributor.authorAkl, Elie A
dc.contributor.authorYou, John J
dc.contributor.authorMejza, Filip
dc.contributor.authorBala, Malgorzata
dc.contributor.authorDiaz-Granados, Natalia
dc.contributor.authorBassler, Dirk
dc.contributor.authorMertz, Dominik
dc.contributor.authorSrinathan, Sadeesh K
dc.contributor.authorVandvik, Per O
dc.contributor.authorMalaga, German
dc.contributor.authorAlshurafa, Mohamed
dc.contributor.authorDahm, Philipp
dc.contributor.authorAlonso-Coello, Pablo
dc.contributor.authorHeels-Ansdell, Diane M
dc.contributor.authorBhatnagar, Neera
dc.contributor.authorJohnston, Bradley C
dc.contributor.authorWang, Li
dc.contributor.authorWalter, Stephen D
dc.contributor.authorAltman, Douglas G
dc.contributor.authorGuyatt, Gordon H
dc.date.accessioned2013-05-13T15:18:53Z
dc.date.available2013-05-13T15:18:53Z
dc.date.issued2009-11-09
dc.date.updated2013-05-13T15:18:54Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Subgroup analyses in randomized trials examine whether effects of interventions differ between subgroups of study populations according to characteristics of patients or interventions. However, findings from subgroup analyses may be misleading, potentially resulting in suboptimal clinical and health decision making. Few studies have investigated the reporting and conduct of subgroup analyses and a number of important questions remain unanswered. The objectives of this study are: 1) to describe the reporting of subgroup analyses and claims of subgroup effects in randomized controlled trials, 2) to assess study characteristics associated with reporting of subgroup analyses and with claims of subgroup effects, and 3) to examine the analysis, and interpretation of subgroup effects for each study's primary outcome. Methods We will conduct a systematic review of 464 randomized controlled human trials published in 2007 in the 118 Core Clinical Journals defined by the National Library of Medicine. We will randomly select journal articles, stratified in a 1:1 ratio by higher impact versus lower impact journals. According to 2007 ISI total citations, we consider the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Lancet, Annals of Internal Medicine, and BMJ as higher impact journals. Teams of two reviewers will independently screen full texts of reports for eligibility, and abstract data, using standardized, pilot-tested extraction forms. We will conduct univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses to examine the association of pre-specified study characteristics with reporting of subgroup analyses and with claims of subgroup effects for the primary and any other outcomes. Discussion A clear understanding of subgroup analyses, as currently conducted and reported in published randomized controlled trials, will reveal both strengths and weaknesses of this practice. Our findings will contribute to a set of recommendations to optimize the conduct and reporting of subgroup analyses, and claim and interpretation of subgroup effects in randomized trials.
dc.description.versionPeer Reviewed
dc.identifier.citationTrials. 2009 Nov 09;10(1):101
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-10-101
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/20392
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rights.holderXin Sun et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
dc.titleSubgroup Analysis of Trials Is Rarely Easy (SATIRE): a study protocol for a systematic review to characterize the analysis, reporting, and claim of subgroup effects in randomized trials
dc.typeJournal Article
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