Table 6. Meta-regression analysis of mortality.
Variables | Regression coefficient (95% CI) | P value |
---|---|---|
Sample size of a trial | 0.004 (−0.002 to 0.010) | 0.149 |
Publication year | 0.05 (0.06 to 0.09) | 0.033 |
Mortality rate of control groups | −1.29 (−2.70 to 0.13) | 0.066 |