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Risk of Bias Assessment Templates

Summary table templates for the three most commonly used tools. Read our tool comparison guide if you're not sure which applies to your studies.

RoB 2 (randomized trials) — per-study summary

StudyD1: RandomizationD2: DeviationsD3: Missing dataD4: Outcome measurementD5: Selective reportingOverall
Study 1      
Study 2      

Rate each domain: Low risk / Some concerns / High risk. Overall rating is generally driven by the worst-rated domain.

ROBINS-I (non-randomized studies) — per-study summary

StudyConfoundingSelectionClassificationDeviationsMissing dataMeasurementReportingOverall
Study 1        

Rate each domain: Low / Moderate / Serious / Critical risk, or No information.

Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (cohort/case-control) — per-study summary

StudySelection (★ max 4)Comparability (★ max 2)Outcome/Exposure (★ max 3)Total stars (max 9)
Study 1    

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