unchanged sodium than measurement intra-arterial BP intake for 12 weeks at start of study: in Graudal): p<0.001) 2. Following the basal SBP: period, participants in (SEM: 7.14, CI: this group underwent -17.69, 10.29) a 4 week control DBP: period with their (SEM:4.06, CI: normal energy and 4.86) sodium intake. For the final 9 weeks, participants were instructed to follow an energy restricted diet (aimed at weight reduction of 1kg /week) and restrict sodium to 100mmol/24 hrs Key features for bias assessment of randomised trials Citation Method of Allocation Blinding Loss to Use of Ceasing Reporting all Funding source randomisation concealment study early outcome where for benefit results required
unchanged sodium intake for 12 weeks 2. Following the basal period, participants in this group underwent a 4 week control period with their normal energy and sodium intake. For the final 9 weeks, participants were instructed to follow an energy restricted diet (aimed at weight reduction of 1kg /week) and restrict sodium to 100mmol/24 hrs than measurement at start of study: p<0.001) intra-arterial BP in Graudal): SBP: (SEM: 7.14, CI: -17.69, 10.29) DBP: (SEM:4.06, CI: 4.86) Key features for bias assessment of randomised trials Citation Method of randomisation Allocation concealment Blinding Loss to Use of where required Ceasing study early for benefit Reporting all outcome results Funding source