Table 2.
Conditions for pragmatic and explanatory randomised controlled trials using conventional and expertise based methods
| Pragmatic trial | Explanatory trial | |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | All surgeons in routine clinical practice setting | Surgeons with advanced expertise in ideal clinical settings |
| Expertise based | All surgeons with expertise in procedure A or procedure B in routine clinical practice settings | Surgeons with advanced expertise in procedure A or B in ideal clinical settings |