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. 2000 Jul 24;2000(3):CD000212. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000212

Palit 1990.

Methods Random allocation (method not stated) 
 Metrologist blinded to treatment
Participants Active symptomatic psoriatic arthritis >1 year duration 
 Steroids not permitted 
 N=82
Interventions Auranofin 3mg bd versus IM gold thiomalate versus placebo tablet only
Outcomes Ritchie index, pain (VAS), grip strength, ESR 
 24 weeks duration
Notes 3 variables included after discussion with authors 
 38% dropout rate
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment (selection bias) Unclear risk B ‐ Unclear