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. 2017 Apr 9;2017(4):CD004022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004022.pub4

1217 Markota 2015.

Methods Op, P
Participants N 150 (M/F:77/73) (B/W/A. 0/150/0)
 Hypertension
 Age 59.4
Interventions SR: 28
Dur: 60
Outcomes SBP, DBP
Notes 150 of 171 fulfilling inclusion criteria were randomized. LoFo 0
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Random sequence generation (selection bias) Unclear risk Insufficient information
Allocation concealment (selection bias) Low risk instructions in sealed envelopes
Blinding (performance bias and detection bias) 
 All outcomes High risk Open study
Incomplete outcome data (attrition bias) 
 All outcomes Low risk Lost to follow up 0/150
Selective reporting (reporting bias) Low risk No distinct selective outcome reporting
Blinding of participants and personnel (performance bias) 
 All outcomes High risk Open study: Performance bias due to knowledge of the allocated interventions by participants and personnel during the study.
Blinding of outcome assessment (detection bias) 
 All outcomes High risk Open study: Detection bias due to knowledge of the allocated interventions by outcome assessors