McInnes 1985.
Methods | Randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, cross‐over study. After 4 weeks of washout period, participants were randomized to 4 × 4‐week treatment periods. BP was measured at the end of each period | |
Participants | 14 participants Inclusion criteria: DBP 95‐110 mmHg with single‐drug therapy |
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Interventions | Verapamil 120 mg 3 times daily, propranolol 80 mg 3 times daily, verapamil 120 mg plus propranolol 80 mg 3 times daily, placebo | |
Outcomes | SBP, DBP, HR, PR interval, end systolic dimension, end diastolic dimension, fractional shortening | |
Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Random sequence generation (selection bias) | Low risk | "The order of treatment is systematically varied to minimize any effect of sequence" |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Unclear risk | No information |
Blinding (performance bias and detection bias) All outcomes | High risk | No information |
Incomplete outcome data (attrition bias) Primary and secondary outcomes | Unclear risk | No information |
Selective reporting (reporting bias) | High risk | WDAE was not reported |