In recent years the efficacy of new antipsychotics has been investigated through a number of randomized controlled trials. This paper considers some methodological flaws that affect these studies and proposes possible solutions. The final goal is the implementation of a new generation of trials with the aim of demonstrating superiority of effect of the new antipsychotic over the reference one.

Clinical trials of new antipsychotics: a critical appraisal.

BARBUI, Corrado;
1999-01-01

Abstract

In recent years the efficacy of new antipsychotics has been investigated through a number of randomized controlled trials. This paper considers some methodological flaws that affect these studies and proposes possible solutions. The final goal is the implementation of a new generation of trials with the aim of demonstrating superiority of effect of the new antipsychotic over the reference one.
1999
Antipsychotic Agents; Psychotic Disorders; Randomized Controlled Trials
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