Blinding of participants in trials assessing the impact of caffeine removal on health outcomes: the results of an online randomised controlled trial

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Mathieu, Erin, Barratt, Alexandra, McGeechan, Kevin and Herbert, Robert. (2012). Blinding of participants in trials assessing the impact of caffeine removal on health outcomes: the results of an online randomised controlled trial. Australasian Epidemiologist. 19(1), pp. 26 - 32.
AuthorsMathieu, Erin, Barratt, Alexandra, McGeechan, Kevin and Herbert, Robert
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Aim: To determine whether regular coffee drinkers can distinguish caffeinated from decaffeinated coffee and to assess the adequacy of blinding in trials of caffeinated-v-decaffeinated coffee.

Year2012
JournalAustralasian Epidemiologist
Journal citation19 (1), pp. 26 - 32
ISSN1327-8835
Web address (URL)http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=851795889836704;res=IELHEA
Page range26 - 32
Research GroupSchool of Allied Health
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