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. 2021 Jan 29;2021(1):CD013496. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013496.pub2

Comparison 5. Sensitivity analysis; published data: IF vs CER (Short term).

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
5.1 kbsolute change in Body Weight (Total) (kg) 9 710 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.77 [‐1.66, 0.12]
5.2 Absolute change in Body Weight (Fasting subgroups) (kg) 9   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.2.1 ADF 2 93 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.35 [‐2.34, 1.65]
5.2.2 MADF 1 69 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐2.40 [‐3.71, ‐1.09]
5.2.3 PF 6 548 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.69 [‐1.61, 0.24]
5.3 Absolute change in Body Weight (Female subgroups) (kg) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.3.1 Female only 1 68 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.11 [‐2.75, 2.54]
5.3.2 Male only 0 0 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
5.4 Absolute change in Body Weight (Overweight subgroups) (kg) 9   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.4.1 Overweight and obese 9 710 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.77 [‐1.66, 0.12]
5.4.2 Non‐overweight only 0 0 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Not estimable
5.5 Absolute change in Body Weight (Diabetes subgroups) (Kg) 9   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.5.1 Diabetics 1 137 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐1.80 [‐4.01, 0.41]
5.5.2 Non‐diabetics 8 573 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.69 [‐1.63, 0.26]
5.6 Absolute change in BMI (kg/m2) 8 642 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.40 [‐0.74, ‐0.06]
5.7 Absolute change in waist circumference (cm) 7 548 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.74 [‐2.08, 0.59]
5.8 Absolute change in total cholesterol (mmol/L) 8 573 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.09 [‐0.20, 0.02]
5.9 Absolute change in LDL (mmol/L) 8 560 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.08 [‐0.17, 0.02]
5.10 Absolute change in HDL (mmol/L) 8 560 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.00 [‐0.05, 0.04]
5.11 Absolute change in TG (mmol/L) 7 530 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.09 [‐0.18, 0.00]
5.12 Absolute change in SBP (mmHg) 7 548 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐1.75 [‐4.61, 1.11]
5.13 Absolute change in DBP (mmHg) 7 548 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.97 [‐2.35, 0.42]
5.14 Absolute change in CRP (mg/L) 2 190 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.31 [‐0.56, 1.17]
5.15 Absolute change in Glucose (mmol/L) 8 573 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.01 [‐0.15, 0.12]
5.16 Absolute change in HbA1c (mmol/L) 3 301 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.01 [‐0.07, 0.09]