Introduction and application of an auxiliary implementation tool(CERBOT)for target trial emulation study
The rapid advancement of causal inference is driving a paradigm shift across various disciplines."Target trial emulation"has emerged as an exceptionally promising framework for observational real-world studies,attracting substantial attention from medical scholars and regulatory agencies worldwide.This article aims to provide an introduction to CERBOT,an online tool that assists in implementing target trial emulation studies,while highlighting the advancements in this domain.Additionally,the article provides an illustrative example to elucidate the operational process of CERBOT.The objectives are to support domestic researchers in conducting target trial emulation studies and enhance the quality of real-world studies in the domestic medical field,as well as improve the medical service level in clinical practice.
Target trialCausal inferenceComparative effectiveness researchReal-world data