Eight-item of the modified Jadad scale | Â | Score |
---|---|---|
Was the study described as randomized? | Yes | +1 |
 | No | 0 |
Was the method of randomization appropriate? | Yes | +1 |
 | No | -1 |
 | Not described | 0 |
Was the study described as blinding?a | Yes | +1 |
 | No | 0 |
Was the method of blinding appropriate? | Yes | +1 |
 | No | -1 |
 | Not described | 0 |
Was there a description of withdrawals and dropouts? | Yes | +1 |
 | No | 0 |
Was there a clear description of the inclusion/exclusion criteria? | Yes | +1 |
 | No | 0 |
Was the method used to assess adverse effects described? | Yes | +1 |
 | No | 0 |
Was the methods of statistical analysis described? | Yes | +1 |
 | No | 0 |