Table 2 Attitudes of surgeons and anaesthetists to a placebo controlled trial
From: Developing a placebo-controlled trial in surgery: Issues of design, acceptability and feasibility
| Â | Surgeons | Anaesthetists |
|---|---|---|
Number of questionnaires despatched | 382 | 398 |
Number (%) of questionnaire returned | 173 (45%) | 136 (34%) |
Potential trial of arthroscopic lavage vs placebo surgery vs conservative management: | n/N (%) | n/N (%) |
• Supportive of trial with placebo arm being mounted | 85/168 (50.6) | 54/135 (40.0) |
• Would consider taking part in a trial with a placebo arm | 71/166 (42.8) | 63/134 (47.0) |
• Would encourage a friend or family member to sign up for a trial with a placebo arm | 67/168 (39.9) | 48/135 (35.6) |