Table 2 Items only recommended in TIDieR-Placebo
Items | Proportion |
|---|---|
1. Brief name: Provide the name or a phrase that describes the placebo/sham intervention | 100% |
5.Who provided: For each category of placebo/sham intervention provider (such as psychologist, nursing assistant), describe their expertise, background, and any specific training given | 23.3%(Work experience) |
28.6%(Educational background) | |
12.5%(Training) | |
35.6%(Profession) | |
6.How: Describe the modes of delivery (such as face to face or by some other mechanism, such as internet or telephone) of the intervention and whether it was provided individually or in a group | 10.0% |
7.Where: Describe the type(s) of locations(s) and settings where the placebo/sham intervention occurred, including any necessary infrastructure or relevant features | 3.8% |
10.Modifications: If the placebo/sham intervention was modified during the course of the study, describe the changes (what, why, when, and how) | 0 |
11. How well (planned): If placebo/sham intervention adherence or fidelity was assessed, describe how and by whom, and if any strategies were used to maintain or improve fidelity, describe them | 0 |
12.How well (actual): If placebo/sham intervention adherence or fidelity was assessed, describe the extent to which the intervention was delivered as planned | 0 |
13.Measuring the success of blinding: Was blinding measured, and if so, how, and what were the results of such measurement | 15.8% |