Non-inferiority margins for trials need to be meaningful: commentary on Flückiger et al. (2026).

Boehnke JR, Goulão B

DOI: 10.1080/10503307.2026.2721641
Published: 2026 Sep 11
Container: Psychotherapy research : journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research
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@article{allodium:10.1080/10503307.2026.2721641,
  title = {Non-inferiority margins for trials need to be meaningful: commentary on Flückiger et al. (2026).},
  author = {Boehnke JR and Goulão B},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Psychotherapy research : journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research},
  doi = {10.1080/10503307.2026.2721641},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2026.2721641}
}

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AU  - Goulão B
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JR, B., & B, G. (2026). Non-inferiority margins for trials need to be meaningful: commentary on Flückiger et al. (2026).. Psychotherapy research : journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2026.2721641

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