Table 1 Expectation questionnaire of the subjects between both sessions of the experiment
Beliefs regarding SM or sham | Total of subjects (n/50) | Percentage (%) | Are the subjects considered completely blinded? (Yes/No) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | Subjects had same beliefs for SM and sham | 32/50 | 64% | Yes (78%) |
B | Subjects thought that both interventions were effective and Sham > SM | 1/50 | 2% | |
C | Subjects did not know if SM was effective but thought that the Sham was effective | 6/50 | 12% | |
D | Subjects thought that both interventions were effective and SM > Sham | 2/50 | 4% | No (22%) |
E | Subjects did not know if the sham was effective but thought that SM was effective | 3/50 | 6% | |
F | Subjects did not know if the SM was effective but thought that the Sham was ineffective | 3/50 | 6% | |
G | Subjects thought that SM was effective and Sham ineffective | 3/50 | 6% |