Im 2002.
Methods | Randomised double‐blind parallel group study. Method of randomisation not stated. Multi‐centred, South Korea. Method of data analysis not stated. Duration: 2 months | |
Participants | 197 patients, no withdrawals noted. No baseline characteristics available. Inclusion criteria: PD patients experiencing end‐of‐dose deterioration. | |
Interventions | Patients recieved entacapone (dose not given; n=98) or placebo (n=99) as an adjunct to levodopa (with each dose?). | |
Outcomes | 'On' time 'Off' time Levodopa dose Total UPDRS UPDRS motor CGI Adverse events | |
Notes | ENTACAPONE Abstract only Dose not given | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |