Comparison 4. High‐dose ACTH versus low‐dose ACTH.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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1 Cessation of spasms | 2 | 85 | Peto Odds Ratio (Peto, Fixed, 95% CI) | 1.06 [0.44, 2.56] |
2 Relapse rates ‐ number of patients who remain spasm free | 2 | 85 | Peto Odds Ratio (Peto, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.79 [0.33, 1.88] |
3 Resolution of hypsarrhythmia | 2 | 52 | Peto Odds Ratio (Peto, Fixed, 95% CI) | 1.94 [0.60, 6.20] |