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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2025; 17(9): 109029
Published online Sep 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i9.109029
Table 3 Quality assessment of included studies
Ref.
Randomization technique
Power calculation
Blinding
Intention-to-treat
concealment
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Ausania et al[20], 2019
Not reportedYesSingle blindNot reported
Not reported
YesYes
Dunne et al[21], 2016Random number blockNot reported
Single blindNot reported
Not reported
YesYes
Gade et al[22], 2016Envelopes Yes
Single blindYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Griffiths et al[23], 2024 Computer generated Not reported
Double blindNot reported
Not reported
Yes
Yes
Kaibori et al[24], 2013Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Yes
Yes
McIsaac et al[25], 2022Computer generatedYes
Double blindYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mikkelsen et al[26], 2022REDCap applicationYes
Single blindNot reported
Not reported
Yes
Yes
Ngo-Huang et al[27], 2024Pocock-Simon minimization methodYes
No blindingNot reported
Not reported
Yes
Yes


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