Supplementary search methods versus bibliographic database searching to identify studies and study reports.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (methodology). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness and resource requirements of supplementary search methods compared with bibliographic database searching for identifying studies and study reports. The supplementary search methods we will consider are: citation searching; contacting study authors; handsearching; regulatory agency sources and clinical study reports; clinical trials registries; web searching.

SUBMITTER: Cooper C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606714 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature