Data Request Number:
2020-4244
Is the scientific purpose of the research proposal clearly described?:
Yes
Will request create or materially enhance generalizable scientific and/or medical knowledge to inform science and public health?:
Yes
Can the proposed research be reasonably addressed using the requested data?:
Unsure, further clarification from requestor is needed
Please use this space to provide any comments, feedback or concerns (optional):
Need to clarify – are they using patient-level meta-analysis? The beginning of the methods implies that summary data will be assessed for trial-level, but then they do not specify the subsequent approach – is their primary approach meta-regression or IPD?
Recommendation for this data request:
Not Approve
see above