Table 3.
Model | Meta-regression (t-distribution), P value | Permutation test, P value |
---|---|---|
1. Methodological covariates: | ||
Appropriate randomization | 0.035 | 0.041 |
Heterogeneity (I2) | 81% | |
2. Participant level and intervention level covariates: | ||
Length of trial | 0.021 | 0.022 |
Sex proportion (male) | 0.041 | 0.045 |
Heterogeneity (I2) | 79% |