Randomization for clinical research: An easy-to-use spreadsheet method

Nikhil S. Padhye; Stanley G. Cron; Gary M. Gusick; Shannan K. Hamlin; Sandra K. Hanneman

doi:10.1002/nur.20341

Randomization for clinical research: An easy-to-use spreadsheet method

Nikhil S. Padhye, Stanley G. Cron, Gary M. Gusick, Shannan K. Hamlin, Sandra K. Hanneman

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In this article, we illustrate a new method for random selection and random assignment that we developed in a pilot study for a randomized clinical trial. The randomization database is supported by a commonly available spreadsheet. Formulas were written for randomizing participants and for creating a "shadow" system to verify integrity of the randomization. Advantages of this method are that it is easy to use, effective, and portable, allowing it to be shared among multiple investigators at multiple study sites. Clinical researchers may find the method useful for research projects that are pilot studies or conducted with limited funding.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	561-566
Number of pages	6
Journal	Research in Nursing and Health
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.20341
State	Published - Oct 2009

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Random selection
Research methods

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