Okamato 1968.
Study characteristics | ||
Methods | Double‐blind, parallel trial Two‐week duration |
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Participants | 36 patients with Ménière's disease (grade III, but very lax criteria) | |
Interventions | Betahistine 18 mg twice daily versus placebo | |
Outcomes | Vertigo (grade II). No difference from placebo Hearing loss (grade II). No difference from placebo Tinnitus (grade I). Reduced with betahistine |
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Notes | Allocation bias: low Attrition bias: medium | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |