The Claim
The randomized controlled trials included in a review had methodological limitations, particularly in the domain of selection of reported results (D5), with most studies raising concerns about selective outcome reporting.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Many clinical trials had quality issues because they did not fully report all their planned outcomes, which can bias results.
See the scientific wording
The included RCTs had methodological limitations, particularly in the selection of reported results domain (D5), with most studies raising some concerns about selective outcome reporting.
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What the research says
1 studyThe researchers who reviewed the studies said that the studies had problems with how they reported their results, which matches the claim that there might be bias from selective reporting.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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