Effectiveness versus efficacy trials in COPD: how study design influences outcomes and applicability

Ashley Woodcock, Isabelle Boucot, David A. Leather, Jodie Crawford, Susan Collier, Nawar Diar Bakerly, Emma Hilton, Jørgen Vestbo

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (2) 1701531; 10.1183/13993003.01531-2017
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Airway diseases

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