The Continuous Fragility Index of Statistically Significant Findings in Randomized Controlled Trials That Compare Interventions for Anterior Shoulder Instability.
Mohammed Al-AsadiMichelle SherrenHassaan Abdel KhalikTimothy LerouxOlufemi R AyeniKim MaddenMoin KhanPublished in: The American journal of sports medicine (2024)
More than a third of continuous outcomes in ASI trials had a CFI less than the reported loss to follow-up. This carries the significant risk of reversing trial findings and should be considered when evaluating available RCT data. We recommend including the FI, CFI, and loss to follow-up in the abstracts of future RCTs.