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 |