TABLE 5.
Overview of results from sensitivity analysis in clinical trials involving nut consumption in adults1
| Outcome variable | Substitution instruction? | n | SMD (95% CI) | I 2, % | P | Egger's test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight, kg | No | 22 | 0.01 (−0.08, 0.10) | 0 | 0.87 | 0.63 |
| Yes | 14 | −0.03 (−0.15, 0.09) | 0 | 0.65 | 0.02 | |
| BMI, kg/m2 | No | 18 | 0.02 (−0.08, 0.12) | 0 | 0.73 | 1.00 |
| Yes | 10 | −0.01 (−0.17, 0.14) | 0 | 0.87 | 0.10 | |
| Waist circumference, cm | No | 14 | 0.00 (−0.10, 0.10) | 0 | 0.96 | 0.90 |
| Yes | 7 | 0.00 (−0.15, 0.15) | 0 | 0.98 | 0.62 | |
| Total body fat, % | No | 11 | −0.02 (−0.17, 0.13) | 0 | 0.77 | 0.03 |
| Yes | 5 | −0.32 (−0.61, −0.03) | 35.4 | 0.03 | 0.28 |
1All crossover studies were removed. ICC, interclass correlation coefficient; SMD, standardized mean difference.