Signalling questions | Description | Response options |
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1.1 Was the allocation sequence random? |
The randomization schedule was generated by one of the authors (M.M.H.) using a program available online (http://www.randomization.com) Group assignment was concealed before randomization from participants and the study coordinators who enrolled them |
Y |
1.2 Was the allocation sequence concealed until participants were enrolled and assigned to interventions? | Y | |
1.3 Did baseline differences between intervention groups suggest a problem with the randomization process? | Baseline characteristics of study groups are shown in Table 1 | N |
Risk‐of‐bias judgement | Low |
Note: N, No; Y, Yes.