| Methods |
RCT comparing calcium carbonate versus placebo to prevent osteoporotic fractures. |
| Data |
1460 patients were randomised (730/730 respectively in each treatment group). |
| Comparisons |
Blinded patients self‐reported outcomes versus assessment by an AC (blinding not reported). |
| Outcomes |
The outcome selected was myocardial infarction. The study's primary outcome included clinical incident osteoporotic fractures, vertebral deformity, and adverse events ascertained in 5 years. |
| Notes |
The study was identified because it was included in a review of 2 RCTs (Lewis 2012). Data related to the number of events in each treatment group resulting from onsite‐assessor and AC assessments were extracted from this review. |
| Risk of bias |
| Item |
Authors' judgement |
Description |
| Method for selecting cases to adjudicate? |
Unclear |
The method used to select cases to adjudicate was not reported. |
