| Methods |
RCT
Blinding of randomization ‐ yes
Blinding of intervention ‐ can't tell
Complete follow‐up ‐ yes
Blinding of outcome measurement ‐ partial |
| Participants |
31 male NB, FT, AGA, < 7 days age, > 2500 gm, 5 min Apgar > 7 |
| Interventions |
0.8 ml lidocaine DPNB (n=15)
0.8 ml saline DPNB (n=8)
no treatment control (n=8)
4 ‐ 5 min WT |
| Outcomes |
Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale |
| Notes |
‐ Holve 1983 is primary study report
‐ circumcision procedure not standardized
‐ all circumcisions performed by single physician
‐ Gomco clamp
‐ adverse effects reported |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Low risk |
A ‐ Adequate |
