Study | Reason for exclusion |
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Barni 1995 | RCT but didn't have crucial outcomes mentioned |
Beretta 1994 | Meeting abstract only‐authors contacted |
Blijham 1998 | Meeting abstract only‐authors contacted |
Cunningham 1999 | RCT however was a double publication‐ no supportive care definition Included Cunningham 1998 (RCT) in Cochrane review |
Delfino 1993 | Meeting abstract only ‐ authors contacted |
Glimelius 1994 | Letter to editor |
Glimelius 1995 | Cost study (RCT) no good QoL measure |
Petrioli 1995 | Short communication. No 'Best Supportive Care' arm |
Pyrhonen 1995 | RCT but no suitable outcome markers |
Wilke 1999 | Review based on two RCTs |