Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Table 1
Modified Jadad quality scale.
Aspects
Details
Score
Randomization
Appropriate if random sequence is generated by computer or similar methods
2
Unclear if a trial does not describe its method of randomization
1
Inappropriate if a study uses an alternate assignment method, such as the allocation of odd and even numbers
0
Randomization concealment
Appropriate if either the distribution scheme is controlled by a center or pharmacy, containers with consistent serial numbers being used, on-site computer control, sealed opaque envelopes, or any other allocation method that clinicians and subjects are unable to predict
2
Unclear if only a random number table or other random allocation scheme is employed
1
Inappropriate if either of alternate allocation, case numbers, days of the week, an open-label random number table, serial coded envelopes, or any other method with predictable assignments is used
0
Absent if randomization is not used
0
Blinding method
Appropriate if a completely identical placebo form or a similar method is used
2
Unclear if the trial was described as blinded, but no methodological information regarding the blinding was provided
1
Inappropriate if the double-blind method is not adopted or if the blinding method is improper, such as a comparison between tablets and injections
0
Withdrawal and exit
The number and reasons of patients who withdraw or exit are described
1
The number and reasons of patients who withdraw or exit are not described
