Smeraldi 1998.
Methods | Double blind RCT. Concealment of allocation ‐ unclear. Analysis: Endpoint Active treatment: 6 weeks | |
Participants | Inclusion criteria: DSM IIIR, Major Depressive disorder for at least 1 month and 22+ MADRS Age:Over 65 Country: Italy Setting: Geriatric Inpatients + Outpatients | |
Interventions | Venlafaxine versus clomipramine versus trazodone | |
Outcomes | Side effects Drop out | |
Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |