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Errors in Effect Size Reporting in Abstract, Main Results, Tables 3 and 4, and Supplement 2

  • July 21, 2026

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Objective:

To address discrepancies in effect sizes reported in a clinical trial titled 'Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Pain Management for Nonspecific Chronic Spinal Pain.'

Approach:
  • Investigation: Identified discrepancies in effect sizes in various sections of the original article.
  • Correction: Recalibrated and revised the effect sizes based on identified inaccuracies.
  • Commentary: Authors provided further elaboration on the discrepancies in a Comment.
Key Findings:
  • Discrepancies in effect sizes were found in the Abstract, main article Results, Table 3, Table 4, and Supplement 2, attributed to the automation system used for calculating effect sizes.
  • The inaccuracies were due to the automation system used for calculating effect sizes.
Interpretation:

The article has been amended to reflect the corrected effect sizes.

Conclusion:

The authors have recalibrated the effect sizes and provided a commentary on the discrepancies.

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