Rui 2001.

Methods	Generation of allocation sequence: unclear. Allocation concealment: unclear. Blinding: not performed. Follow‐up: unclear. Sample size: no.
Participants	Inclusion criteria: ‐ biopsy proven NASH ‐ no history of alcohol abuse ‐ adults. Exclusion criteria: not reported. Characteristics of included patients: n = 22 Mean age = 53.1 (SD 7.9) Males = 41%
Interventions	DanNingPian (5 tablets TID for 12 weeks) versus reduced glutathione (TAD) (1200 mg with 0.9 NS 500 ml IV infusion QD for 2 to 3 weeks).
Outcomes	Liver function tests assessed at 4 and 12 weeks. Definition of remarkably effective: two or more than two liver function indicators completely back to normal. Definition of effective: two or more than two liver function indicators reduced for more than 50%. Definition of ineffective: no improvement or others.
Notes	Also patients with type 2 diabetes/IGT, hyperlipidemia and/or obesity were included in both groups. The majority of them complained of GI symptoms.
Risk of bias
Bias	Authors' judgement	Support for judgement
Allocation concealment?	Unclear risk	B ‐ Unclear