A causal meta-analysis framework for clinical trials with unequal randomization ratios.

Zhang D, Zhang B, Li L, Chu H, Chen Y

DOI: 10.1017/rsm.2025.10069
Published: 2026 Mar 5
Container: Research synthesis methods
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@article{allodium:10.1017/rsm.2025.10069,
  title = {A causal meta-analysis framework for clinical trials with unequal randomization ratios.},
  author = {Zhang D and Zhang B and Li L and Chu H and Chen Y},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Research synthesis methods},
  doi = {10.1017/rsm.2025.10069},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1017/rsm.2025.10069}
}

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AU  - Li L
AU  - Chu H
AU  - Chen Y
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D, Z., B, Z., L, L., H, C., & Y, C. (2026). A causal meta-analysis framework for clinical trials with unequal randomization ratios.. Research synthesis methods. https://doi.org/10.1017/rsm.2025.10069

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