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Answer 2

We thought the answer was YES.

  • Randomisation was done according to a table of random permutations before interventions were assigned.
  • Randomisation was performed by staff distant from the research staff.
  • Numbers were written on the outside of opaque envelopes. This number then corresponded to another number, which was written on the inside of the envelope, which indicated which mattress should be received.