Table 1. The Result Scenarios for Determining Specific Criteria.
| Systmatic review categorization | Journal publication blinding status | Trial registry blinding status | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blindeda | Blinded | Fully reported | Consistent |
| Blinded | Fully reported but ambiguous or unclear | ||
| Blinded | Partially reported | Inconsistent | |
| Blinded | Not blinded | ||
| Blinded | Not reported | ||
| Not reported | Not reported | ||
| Not reported | Blinded | ||
| Open-label | Open-label | Open-label | Consistent |
| Open-label (outcomes assessors) | Open-label (outcomes assessors) | ||
| Open-label | Open-label (outcomes assessors) | Inconsistent | |
| Open-label | Blinded | ||
| Open-label | Not reported | ||
| Open-label, outcomes assessors | Open-label | ||
| Not reported | Not reported | ||
| Not reported | Open-label |
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