Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Withdrawal | |||||
RCT |
100 people with neurally mediated hypotension and CFS (CDC criteria) In review |
Withdrawal because of adverse effects
9 weeks
12/50 (24%) with fludrocortisone (titrated to 0.1 mg/day) 4/50 (8%) with placebo |
RR 3.00 95% CI 1.04 to 8.67 NNH 6 95% CI 3 to 8 |
Moderate effect size | placebo |
RCT Crossover design |
25 people with CFS (CDC criteria) In review |
Withdrawal rate
3 people with fludrocortisone 1 person with placebo |
Results should be interpreted with caution, as it is possible that treatment effects may persist after crossover |