Statistical Methodsevidence: highv1.0.0
Indirect Treatment Comparison
A method for comparing treatments not directly compared in randomised trials using a common comparator.
Definition
Indirect treatment comparison (ITC) allows estimation of relative treatment effects between interventions that have not been directly compared in head-to-head trials, using a shared common comparator (typically placebo or standard of care). The simplest form is the Bucher method. Network meta-analysis extends this to multiple comparators simultaneously.
Canonical Identity
- Authority
- https://www.darrinbaines.org
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Published
- 4/26/2026
- Structured Data
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