Randomized controlled trial based on big data / 中华流行病学杂志

ABSTRACT

A large amount of data has been accumulated in Chinese medical area. Problems as how to use big data to carry out randomized controlled trials have also been increasingly noteworthy. Through learning the successful experiences in conducting randomized controlled trials on big data from abroad, this article introduces the knowledge regarding sources of data, identification of research subjects and outcomes, interventions, methods of randomization and the implementation of informed consent, etc., all related to big data, hoping to shed light on studies of this kind, for the years to come in China.