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. 2008 Sep 26;2008:1125.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects

RCT
15 people in total, 9 with systemic sclerosis
In review
headache
80% with nifedipine
20% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

P = 0.003
Effect size not calculated placebo

RCT
15 people in total, 9 with systemic sclerosis
In review
Lightheadedness
33% with nifedipine
7% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

P = 0.17
Not significant

RCT
22 people in total, 8 with systemic sclerosis
In review
Adverse effects
12/22 (55%) with nifedipine
2/22 (9%) with placebo

P <0.005
Effect size not calculated placebo

RCT
15 people in total, 7 people with systemic sclerosis
In review
Adverse effects
6/15 (40%) with nifedipine
2/15 (13%) with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
30 people in total, 10 people with systemic sclerosis
In review
Headache
4 people with nifedipine
0 people with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
30 people in total, 10 people with systemic sclerosis
In review
Nausea
5 people with nifedipine
2 people with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
30 people in total, 10 people with systemic sclerosis
In review
Ankle oedema
7 people with nifedipine
0 people with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
30 people in total, 10 people with systemic sclerosis
In review
Facial flushing
5 people with nifedipine
0 people with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
30 people in total, 10 people with systemic sclerosis
In review
Faintness
0 people with nifedipine
1 person with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
30 people in total, 10 people with systemic sclerosis
In review
Palpitations
0 people with nifedipine
1 person with placebo

Significance not assessed