This is an example topology map of the network meta-analysis of intervention categories. Categories of treatments (for example, anticholinergics) are displayed by circles. Lines between treatment circles indicate a direct study comparison of the intervention categories, including sham/no treatment/placebo/placebo.

Figure 3Example evidence graph depicting comparisons between intervention categories

From: Methods

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