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. 2013 Jun 5;2013(6):CD001770. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001770.pub3

Comparison 4. High‐dose ACTH versus low‐dose ACTH.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
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]