Table 4

Methods of randomisation

Method
Number of papers (%)

Not clear
199 (64.8%)
Random number sheet
73 (23.8%)
Random allocation card
13 (4.2%)
Sealed envelope
11 (3.6%)
Computer allocation
7 (2.3%)
Toss of a coin
4 (1.3%)

Total
307 (100%)

Zhang et al. Trials 2008 9:22   doi:10.1186/1745-6215-9-22