TABLE 2.
Results of sensitive analysis and tests of publication bias.
| Outcome | No. of studies | Variations in sensitivity analyses | Effects model | Egger’s test for publication bias (p value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORR | 10 | NS | Fixed | 0.818 |
| CRR | 9 | NS | Random | — |
| Hb level | 8 | S | Random | — |
| HbF level | 4 | NS | Fixed | — |
| HbA level | 2 | NS | Fixed | — |
| Spleen length | 2 | NS | Random | — |
| SF level | 2 | NS | Fixed | — |
| AEs | 10 | NS | Random | 0.818 |
no Egger’s test assessed because the number of included studies was <10; NS: no significant variations introduced; S: significant variations introduced.