Miller 1977.
Methods | Randomised prospective study ‐ method not stated | |
Participants | 68 patients with B‐2 or C (primary or secondary) bladder cancer treated from 1964 to 1970 | |
Interventions | preoperative radiotherapy of 5000 cGy in 25 fractions over 5 weeks plus radical cystectomy versus definitive radiotherapy 7000 cGy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks plus salvage cystectomy | |
Outcomes | overall survival analysed on an intention‐to‐treat basis (n = 67) and according to treatment received (n = 62) | |
Notes | I patient lost after randomised to preoperative radiotherapy plus cystectomy group | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |