Description of study quality variables provided in the data sets
| Variables | Data type | Description |
| Control of temperature during stroke induction | Categorical | True, false |
| Random allocation to group | Categorical | True, false |
| Blinded induction of ischaemia | Categorical | True, false |
| Blinded assessment of outcome | Categorical | True, false |
| Anaesthetic without marked intrinsic neuroprotective activity | Categorical | True, false |
| Use of comorbid animals | Categorical | True, false |
| Sample size calculation | Categorical | True, false |
| Compliance with animal welfare regulations | Categorical | True, false |
| Statement of potential conflicts of interest | Categorical | True, false |
| Monitoring of physiological variables during stroke induction | Categorical | True, false |
| Prespecified inclusion-exclusion criteria | Categorical | True, false |
| Reporting of excluded animals | Categorical | True, false |
| Injury confirmed by laser Doppler | Categorical | True, false |