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Network Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique for simultaneously comparing multiple treatments using both direct and indirect evidence.

Definition

Network meta-analysis (NMA) synthesises evidence from a network of randomised controlled trials to estimate relative effects between all treatment pairs, including those not directly compared. NMA combines direct evidence (from head-to-head trials) and indirect evidence (through common comparators) in a coherent statistical framework. It is widely used in HTA submissions where multiple competing treatments exist.

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Version
1.0.0
Published
4/26/2026
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