Wells 2013.
Methods | Randomised controlled trial | |
Data | Setting: secondary care, USA. Participants were Hispanic cancer 31 patients, scheduled for consultation with medical oncologist, never asked about cancer trial, Spanish as preferred language | |
Comparisons | Investigated multimedia presentation of information Intervention: Spanish‐language multimedia information about clinical trials Comparator: Spanish‐language written information about clinical trials |
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Outcomes | Willingness to participate in a hypothetical trial | |
Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Item | Authors' judgement | Description |
Random Sequence generation ok? | Yes | Adequate |
Allocation concealment? | Yes | Adequate |
Blinding of participants and personnel ok? | Unclear | Given that trial was hypothetical, not clear whether being unblinded might influence stated willingness to take part in a future trial, especially if it was the same research assistant who was there when participants watched video/read booklet, and phoned them to do outcome assessment |
Blinding of outcome assessment ok? | Unclear | As above |
Incomplete outcome data handled ok? | Yes | Adequate |
Free of selective reporting? | Unclear | Recruitment reported and this is only outcome needed for review |
Was the study free of other bias? | No | Trial was hypothetical |
Overall bias? | Yes | High risk of bias |