Table 4.
Results of scoring with the modified Jadad scale
| Reference | Score (/8) | Allocation concealment | Intention-to-treat analysis | Sample size justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studies in adults | ||||
| Argo et al (2015)25 | 6.5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Capanni et al (2006)14 | 3.0 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chen et al (2008)33 | 5.0 | No | Yes | No |
| Cussons et al (2009)41 | 5.0 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dasarathy et al (2015)26 | 7.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Li et al (2015)24 | 3.5 | No | Yes | No |
| Nogueira et al (2016)27 | 7.0 | No | No | Yes |
| Qin et al (2015)42 | 7.0 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sanyal et al (2014)43 | 6.5 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Scorletti et al (2014, 2014, 2015)36–38 | 8.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sofi et al (2010)15 | 3.5 | No | No | Yes |
| Spadaro et al (2008)16 | 6.0 | No | No | Yes |
| Vega et al (2008)44 | 2.0 | No | No | No |
| Zhu et al (2008)17 | 3.0 | No | Yes | No |
| Studies in children | ||||
| Boyraz et al (2015)18 | 4.5 | No | No | No |
| Janczyk et al (2015)19 | 7.0 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Nobili et al (2011, 2013, 2013)20–22 | 8.0 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pacifico et al (2015)45 | 8.0 | No | No | Yes |