Commentary on Mathie RT et al. Method for appraising model validity of randomised controlled trials of homeopathic treatment: Multi-rater concordance study

Abstract

Although many researchers agree that applying conventional drug-trial quality criteria to CAM studies lacks plausibility, few take on the burden of devising alternative criteria in a specific area of CAM. This commentary points out strengths and weaknesses in the approach taken in the work of Mathie and colleagues to do this for homeopathy. © 2012 Aickin; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.