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. 2008 Apr 16;2008(2):CD001187. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001187.pub3

Wright 2009.

Study characteristics
Methods Random number generator, sequential blocks of 4, automated telephone‐answering system
Participants N = 119 (100 in analyses)
Age range 16 to 60 years
Positive skin test
Interventions Test: mechanical heat recovery ventilation system
Control: placebo mechanical heat recovery ventilation system
Allergen eradication was carried out in all homes. Carpets were cleaned, new pillows, duvets and mattress covers were supplied to all participants.
Outcomes Peak flow, asthma symptoms, medication usage, visits to hospital
Notes 18 major protocol violators (machine inadvertently turned on)
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment (selection bias) Low risk See above