| Methods |
Journals were handsearched for full reports only. MEDLINE was searched (date not given) for the years 1966‐1993. |
| Data |
3 epilepsy journals: Epilepsia and Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (1966‐1993), Epilepsy Research (1987‐1993). |
| Comparisons |
Handsearch vs MEDLINE using a complex search (MeSH, PT, truncated text) and a simple search (RCT in PT, RANDOM*). |
| Outcomes |
A total of 118 RCTs were identified; 118 RCTs were identified by HS, 76 RCTs were identified by the simple ES and 102 RCTs were identified by the complex ES. |
| Notes |
All 118 RCTs were full reports. |
