Randomized non-comparative trials: an oxymoron?

f2harrell:

The more I think about RNCTs the more I conclude that statisticians who endorse these need to have their ethics examined.

Yup. But if RNCTs are as absurd as we think they are then those who dare to compare should gain a meaningful advantage. We have done our part raising awareness. Leading by example is the strategy we are henceforth predominantly adopting to counter RNCTs.