Do we need local controls for multi-centre trials? Lung function measurements in 3 UK centres

J. Y. Paton, J. Stocks, C. Beardsmore, C. King, A. Laverty (Glasgow, London, Leicester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - New lung function techniques in paediatric pulmonology
Session: New lung function techniques in paediatric pulmonology
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 164
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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