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. 2012 Sep 12;2012(9):CD001781. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001781.pub3

Martinez 1996.

Study characteristics
Methods This study was carried out in a primary care setting, and it was open.
Intention‐to‐treat analysis was not carried out.
This study was conducted in Spain.
Participants 124 participants were recruited: 3 dropped out.
Inclusion criteria of the trial
  • Adults and children

  • Ordinary warts

  • Warts anywhere

Interventions
  • Dimethyl ether propane (DMEP) applied by swab

  • Cotton wool bud cryotherapy, 3 freezes per case at 1‐week intervals

Outcomes Outcomes of the trial
  1. Cure 15 days after last treatment

Notes The main unit of analysis was warts rather than participants.
It was not clear whether warts or participants were randomised. Molluscum and solar keratosis were also included in the study. Liquid nitrogen was applied with gauze.
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Random sequence generation (selection bias) Unclear risk This was described as random allocation.
Allocation concealment (selection bias) Unclear risk This was unclear; no details were given.
Blinding of participants and personnel (performance bias)
All outcomes Unclear risk This was unclear; no details were given.
Blinding of outcome assessment (detection bias)
All outcomes Low risk Blind assessment was made by a doctor.
Incomplete outcome data (attrition bias)
All outcomes Low risk 3/124 participants completed (there were 3 voluntary withdrawals and no withdrawals because of adverse effects).
Selective reporting (reporting bias) Low risk All outcomes were reported.