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. 2000 Jan 24;2000(1):CD001545. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001545

Beretta.

Methods Multicentre randomised controlled trial.
Generation of allocation schedule unclear.
Part of a larger study of all gastrointestinal cancers (n=163). Analysis stratified by primary tumour site
Participants 88 patients with advanced metastatic colorectal cancer. All patients were 70 years or older.
Interventions 5‐Fluorouracil (500mg/m2 iv infusion) with racemic folinic acid (300mg/m2 iv bolus). Given weekly for 6 months or until progression 
 vs 
 Standard treatment (no further details provided)
Outcomes Tumour response 
 Overall survival 
 Toxicity
Notes Only published as an abstract. Cannot tell whether analysis was by intention to treat.
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? Unclear risk B ‐ Unclear