Table 5.
Allium sativum triglyceride (TG) stepwise elimination: comparison of final P values for final models using both large sample and permutation techniques
| Model | Meta-regression (t-distribution), P value | Permutation test, P value |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Methodological covariates (N = 22): | ||
| Appropriate blinding | 0.033 | 0.047 |
| Heterogeneity (I2) | 98.1% | |
| 2. Participant level and intervention level covariates (N = 17): | ||
| Length of trial | 0.001 | 0.003 |
| Control group TG baseline | 0.008 | 0.016 |
| Dose of garlic | 0.031 | 0.036 |
| Heterogeneity (I2) | 87.0% |