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. |
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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. |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |