The following are citations for the RCTs that were assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. The 30 RCTs that were used to examine reliability of consensus assessments by individual reviewers are marked with an asterisk (*). Overall 154 RCTs were included in the final sample. We assessed 161 RCTs but replaced 7 of these as they did not evaluate therapeutic interventions (Beedie et al., Boardman et al., D'Souza et al., Dyke et al., Kamlin et al., Pierce et al., Umemura et al.).

1.

Acevedo B, Gomez-Palomares J, Ricciarelli E, Hernandez E. Triggering ovulation with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists does not compromise embryo implantation rates. Fertil Steril. 2006;86(6):1682–7. [PubMed: 17074344]

2.

Adeboyeku D, Scott S, Hodson M. Open follow-up study of tobramycin nebuliser solution and colistin in patients with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2006;5(4):261–3. [PubMed: 16807142]

3.

Andersen F, Hedegaard K, Petersen T, et al. Comparison of the effect of glycerol and triamcinolone acetonide on cumulative skin irritation in a randomized trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006;56(2):228–35. [PubMed: 17156893]

4.

Argyriou A, Chroni E, Polychronopoulos P, et al. Efficacy of oxcarbazepine for prophylaxis against cumulative oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy. Neurology. 2006;67(12):2253–5. [PubMed: 17190958]

5.

Aslam S, Santha T, Leone A, Wilcox C. Effects of amlodipine and valsartan on oxidative stress and plasma methylarginines in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis. Kidney Int. 2006;70(12):2109–15. [PubMed: 17063175]

6.

Baker R, Squires B, Gargan M, Bannister G. Total Hip Arthroplasty and Hemiarthroplasty in Mobile, Independent Patients with a Displaced Intracapsular Fracture of the Femoral Neck. A Randomized, Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88(12):2583–9. [PubMed: 17142407]

7.

Baron J, Sandler R, Bresalier R, et al. A randomized trial of rofecoxib for the chemoprevention of colorectal adenomas. Gastroenterology. 2006;131(6):1674–82. [PubMed: 17087947]

8.

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9.

Beedie C, Stuart E, Coleman D, Foad A. Placebo Effects of Caffeine on Cycling Performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2006;38(12):2159–64. [PubMed: 17146324]

10.

Bertrand O, De Larochelliere R, Rodes-Cabau J, et al. A Randomized Study Comparing Same-Day Home Discharge and Abciximab Bolus Only to Overnight Hospitalization and Abciximab Bolus and Infusion After Transradial Coronary Stent Implantation. Circulation. 2006;114(24):2636–43. [PubMed: 17145988]

11.

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12.

Bisser S, N'Siesi F, Lejon V, et al. Equivalence Trial of Melarsoprol and Nifurtimox Monotherapy and Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Second-Stage Trypanosoma brucei gambiense Sleeping Sickness. J Infect Dis. 2006;195(3):322–9. [PubMed: 17205469]

13.

Blackhurst D, Marais A. Concomitant consumption of red wine and polyunsaturated fatty acids in edible oil does not influence the peroxidation status of chylomicron lipids despite increasing plasma catechin concentration. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2006;16(8):550–8. [PubMed: 17126771]

14.

Boardman T, Catley D, Grobe J, Little T, Ahluwalia J. Using motivational interviewing with smokers: Do therapist behaviors relate to engagement and therapeutic alliance? J Subst Abuse Treat. 2006;31(4):329–39. [PubMed: 17084786]

15.

Budweiser S, Moertl M, Jorres R, et al. Respiratory Muscle Training in Restrictive Thoracic Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2006;87(12):1559–65. [PubMed: 17141634]

16.

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17.

Carlbring P, Bohman S, Brunt S, et al. Remote Treatment of Panic Disorder: A Randomized Trial of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy Supplemented With Telephone Calls. Am J Psychiatry. 2006;163(12):2119–25. [PubMed: 17151163]

18.

Christensen H, Griffiths K, Mackinnon A, Brittliffe K. Online randomized controlled trial of brief and full cognitive behaviour therapy for depression. Psychol Med. 2006;36(12):1737–46. [PubMed: 16938144]

19.

Chu M, Cosper P, Nakhuda G, Lobo R. A comparison of oral and transdermal short-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2006;86(6):1669–75. [PubMed: 17074346]

20.

Church C, Price C, Pandyan A, et al. Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Surface Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to the Shoulder After Acute Stroke. Stroke. 2006;37(12):2995–3001. [PubMed: 17053181]

21.

Clarenbach J, Reber M, Lutjohann D, von Bergmann K, Sudhop T. The lipid-lowering effect of ezetimibe in pure vegetarians. J Lipid Res. 2006;47(12):2820–4. [PubMed: 16966491]

22.

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23.

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24.

Damji K, Bovell A, Hodge W, et al. Selective laser trabeculoplasty versus argon laser trabeculoplasty: results from a 1-year randomised clinical trial. Br J Ophthalmol. 2006;90(12):1490–4. [PMC free article: PMC1857536] [PubMed: 16899528]

25.

Denberg T, Kim F, Flanigan R, et al. The Influence of Patient Race and Social Vulnerability on Urologist Treatment Recommendations in Localized Prostate Carcinoma. Med Care. 2006;44(12):1137–41. [PubMed: 17122719]

26.

di Visconte M, Di Bella R, Munegato G. Randomized, Prospective Trial Comparing 0.25 Percent Glycerin Trinitrate Ointment and Anal Cryothermal Dilators Only with 0.25 Percent Glycerin Trinitrate Ointment and Only with Anal Cryothermal Dilators in the Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: A Two-Yea. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006;49(12):1822–30. [PubMed: 17096178]

27.

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28.

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29.

Dyke C, Steinhubl S, Kleiman N, et al. First-in-Human Experience of an Antidote-Controlled Anticoagulant Using RNA Aptamer Technology A Phase 1a Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of a Drug-Antidote Pair for the Controlled Regulation of Factor Ixa Activity. Circulation. 2006;114(23):2490–7. [PubMed: 17101847]

30.

East J, Suzuki N, Arebi N, Bassett P, Saunders B. Position changes improve visibility during colonoscope withdrawal: a randomized, blinded, crossover trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006;65(2):263–9. [PubMed: 17141772]

31.

Elsebaie S, El-Sabae M, Esmat M, Nasr M, Kamel M. Modified endocystectomy versus pericystectomy in echinococcus granulosus liver cysts: a randomized controlled study, and the role of specific anti-hydatid IGG4 in detection of early recurrence. J Egypt Soc Parasitol. 2006;36(3):993–1006. [PubMed: 17153708]

32.

Engin-Ustun Y, Ustun Y, Mutlu Meydanli M, Kafkasli A. Effects of intranasal 17 beta-estradiol and raloxifene on lipid profile and fibrinogen in hypercholesterolemic postmenopausal women: a randomized, place-controlled clinical trial. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2006;22(12):676–9. [PubMed: 17162709]

33.

Fagnani F, Giombini A, De Cesare A, Pigozzi F, Di Salvo V. The Effects of a Whole-Body Vibration Program on Muscle Performance and Flexibility in Female Athletes. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006;85(12):956–62. [PubMed: 17117001]

34.

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35.

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36.

Firooz A, Khamesipour A, Nassiri-Kashani M, et al. Imiquimod in Combination With Meglumine Antimoniate for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis. A Randomized Assessor-Blind Controlled Trial. Arch Dermatol. 2006;142(12):1575–9. [PubMed: 17178983]

37.

Fiscella K, Eisinger S, Meldrum S, et al. Effect of mifepristone for symptomatic leiomyomata on quality of life and uterine size. Obstet Gynecol. 2006;108(6):1381–7. [PubMed: 17138770]

38.

Fregni F, Gimenes R, Valle A, et al. A Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Proof of Principle Study of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain in Fibromyalgia. Arthritis Rheum. 2006;54(12):3988–98. [PubMed: 17133529]

39.

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40.

Froum S, Wallace S, Elian N, Cho S, Tarnow D. Comparison of mineralized cancellous bone allograft (Puros) and anorganic bovine bone matrix (Bio-Oss) for sinus augmentation: histomorphography at 26 to 32 weeks after grafting. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2006;26(6):543–51. [PubMed: 17243327]

41.

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42.

Gerhardt M, Gunka V, Miller R. Hemodynamic stability during labor and delivery with continous epidural infusion. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2006;106(12):692–8. [PubMed: 17242413]

43.

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44.

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45.

Gnant M, Luschin-Ebengreuth G, Kaessmann H, et al. Zoledronic Acid Prevents Cancer Treatment–Induced Bone Loss in Premenopausal Women Receiving Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy for Hormone-Responsive Breast Cancer: A Report From the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group. J Clin Oncol. 2006;25(7):820–8. [PubMed: 17159195]

46.

Goldberg R, Guyton J, Mazzone T, et al. Ezetimibe/Simvastatin vs Atorvastatin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia: The VYTAL Study. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006;81(12):1579–88. [PubMed: 17165637]

47.

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48.

Greenblatt D, Legangneux E, Harmatz J, et al. Dynamics and Kinetics of a Modified-Release Formulation of Zolpidem: Comparison With Immediate-Release Standard Zolpidem and Placebo. J Clin Pharmacol. 2006;46(12):1469–80. [PubMed: 17101746]

49.

Hart S, Mangoni A, Swift C, Jackson S. Lack of Significant Effects of Methionine Loading on Endothelial Function in Elderly Volunteers. Heart Lung Circ. 2006;15(6):358–61. [PubMed: 17046324]

50.

Hartvig P, Aulin J, Wallenberg S, Wagenius G. Physical exercise for cytotoxic drug-induced fatigue. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2006;12(4):183–91. [PubMed: 17156590]

51.

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52.

Hayward A, Harling R, Wetten S, et al. Effectiveness of an influenza vaccine programme for care home staff to prevent death, morbidity, and health service use among residents: cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2006;333(7581):1241. [PMC free article: PMC1702427] [PubMed: 17142257]

53.

Heidari S, Saghaei M, Hashemi S, Parvazinia P. Effect of oral ketamine on the post-operative pain and analgesic requirement following orthopedic surgery. Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan. 2006;44(4):211–5. [PubMed: 17233365]

54.

Henquet C, Rosa A, Krabbendam L, et al. An experimental study of catechol-O-methyltransferase Val158Met moderation of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-induced effects on psychosis and cognition. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2006;31(12):2748–57. [PubMed: 16936704]

55.

Hinman R, Heywood S, Day A. Aquatic Physical Therapy for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Results of a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Phys Ther. 2006;87(1):32–43. [PubMed: 17142642]

56.

Hirose Y, Murosaki S, Yamamoto Y, Yoshikai Y, Tsuru T. Daily intake of heat-killed lactobacillus plantarum L-137 augments acquired immunity in healthy adults. J Nutr. 2006;136(12):3069–73. [PubMed: 17116721]

57.

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58.

Hoyles R, Ellis R, Wellsbury J, et al. A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Corticosteroids and Intravenous Cyclophosphamide Followed by Oral Azathioprine for the Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Scleroderma. Arthritis Rheum. 2006;54(12):3962–70. [PubMed: 17133610]

59.

Hsu K, Zucherman J, Hartjen C, et al. Quality of life of lumbar stenosis-treated patients in whom the X STOP interspinous device was implanted. J Neurosurg Spine. 2006;5(6):500–7. [PubMed: 17176013]

60.

Hui D, To K, Ko F. Nasal CPAP reduces systemic blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and mild sleepiness. Thorax. 2006;61(12):1083–90. [PMC free article: PMC2117074] [PubMed: 16928705]

61.

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62.

Iwase T, Sugiyama K. Investigation of the stability of one-piece acrylic intraocular lenses in cataract surgery and in combined vitrectomy surgery. Br J Ophthalmol. 2006;90(12):1519–23. [PMC free article: PMC1857524] [PubMed: 16914475]

63.

Johnston M, Flook E, Mehta D, Mortimore S. Prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial of glacial acetic acid versus glacial acetic acid, neomycin sulphate and dexamethasone spray in otitis externa and infected mastoid cavities. Clin Otolaryngol. 2006;31(6):504–7. [PubMed: 17184455]

64.

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