Letter to the editor: Inadequate statistical inferences in the randomized clinical trial by Canheta etal.

Abstract

I have read with great interest the work done by Canheta and colleagues [1], who conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the effects of dietary interventions on anxiety and depression symptoms in individuals with severe obesity. First, I want to compliment the authors for the relevancy of this investigation. In this letter, however, I highlight major concerns with regards to the statistical inferences on which conclusions were based.