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Open AccessMap** the methodological diversity of published drug discontinuation studies—a sco** review of study topics, objectives, and designs
Trials evaluating drug discontinuation (drug discontinuation trials, DDTs) show a broad methodological spectrum. There are several specific methodological aspects in drug discontinuation trials (e.g., determin...
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