Table 2 Use of different randomisation methods
From: Use of randomisation in clinical trials: a survey of UK practice
Method used | 2003 | 2011 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
(n= 103) | (n = 15) | (n = 118) | |
Stratification | 86 (84%) | 13 (87%) | 99 (84%) |
Permuted blocks | 82 (80%) | 13 (87%) | 95 (81%) |
Simple randomisation | 68 (66%) | 10 (67%) | 78 (66%) |
Minimisation | 54 (52%) | 13 (87%) | 67 (57%) |
Other methods | 10 (10%) | 2 (13%) | 12 (10%) |