Improving reporting of observational studies of interventions: The TARGET guideline

Emulating a target trial when conducting an observational study of interventions can reduce the likelihood of design-related biases. The TARGET guideline aims to improve the reporting transparency of observational studies emulating a target trial and help readers appraise and apply the results.

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Veröffentlicht in:PLoS medicine Jg. 22; H. 10; S. e1004787
Hauptverfasser: Hansford, Harrison J., McAuley, James H., Cashin, Aidan G.
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: United States Public Library of Science 15.10.2025
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Clinical trials
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Methods
Observational studies
Observational Studies as Topic - standards
Research Design - standards
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ISSN:1549-1676, 1549-1277, 1549-1676
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Zusammenfassung:Emulating a target trial when conducting an observational study of interventions can reduce the likelihood of design-related biases. The TARGET guideline aims to improve the reporting transparency of observational studies emulating a target trial and help readers appraise and apply the results.
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DOI:10.1371/journal.pmed.1004787