Predictors of Citation Rates in High-Impact Glioblastoma Clinical Trials.

Clinical trials are at the top of research study designs and tend to attract high citation numbers. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a multidisciplinary disease that continues to be the subject of peak research interest. In general, the literature relating to the predictors of citation rates in clinical trials remains limited.

Placebo Effect of Sham Spine Procedures in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.

Background: The literature lacks information about the characteristics of the placebo effect following sham spine procedures for chronic low back pain. We aim to evaluate the effect using pain score data from the sham arms of published trials.

Methods: Relevant trials were selected and reviewed.