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This trial has been rated according to reported aspects of its internal validity and interpretability. To make decisions about the application of the trial to clinical practice it is necessary to obtain and read the full article.

The internet-based arthritis self-management program: a one-year randomized trial for patients with arthritis or fibromyalgia
K. R. Lorig, P. L. Ritter, D. D. Laurent and K. Plant (2008)

Journal Title: Arthritis & Rheumatism
Volume 59; Issue 7; Pages 1009-17

Method: Clinical trial
Internal Validity Score: 3/8		Statistical Reporting Score: 2/2
• Random allocation: Yes		• Between-group comparisons: Yes
• Concealed allocation: No		• Point estimates and variability: Yes
• Baseline comparability: Yes
• Blind assessors: No
• Blind subjects: No
• Blind therapists: No
• Adequate follow-up: No
• Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes

Eligibility Criteria Specified: Yes

Rating Status: This rating has been confirmed.

Abstract
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