You have decided to do an IPD Meta-Analysis. What should you do next?

Overview

IPD meta-analyses are major research projects that typically take two years or more to complete. It is therefore important to establish whether undertaking an IPD meta-analysis is feasible. Consider:

  • Has a clear, focused research objective been formulated for the IPD meta-analysis?
  • Can the right team with the right skills be established?
  • How will the IPD be accessed, transferred and stored?
  • Can the required funding be obtained and resource (e.g. data manager, statistician) be put in place?

The information included within this section will help you understand the steps involved in undertaking an IPD meta-analysis, and provides some tips and resources to help your IPD meta-analysis run as smoothly as possible!