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. 2007 Jul 18;2007(3):CD001434. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001434.pub2

Montana 1994.

Methods RCT
 Study aim clearly defined: yes
 Blinded assessor of primary outcome: yes
 Double blind study: no
 Participants comparable at baseline for age: yes Sex: yes Duration of complaint: not stated
 Inclusion and exclusion criteria specified: yes
 Interventions well described: yes
 Assessment of compliance: no
 Intention to treat analysis: not stated
 A Priori sample size calculation: not stated
 Fungi identified: yes
 Distribution of species between groups: not stated
 Adverse events reported: no
 Number of drop outs stated: yes
Participants Total evaluable sample size: 20
Treatment setting: not clear, 
 Exclusion criteria: psoriasis, lichen planus, any other disease which affects the nails. Hypersensitivity, use of topical antifungal medication within one month, use of a systematic antifungal medication with in three months.
Interventions a. Fungoid tincture
 b. Placebo
Outcomes Primary outcome: cure
Secondary outcome: Global assessment. Measuring the distance between the cuticle and the most proximal onychomycotic border.
Notes  
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment (selection bias) Low risk A ‐ Adequate