Robinson 2004.
Methods | Randomised double blind placebo controlled parallel group study, six weeks treatment | |
Participants | 39 participants age 22 to 65 years, Amputation related pain of > 6 months. Average pain at least 2 on 11 point scale | |
Interventions | Amitriptyline 10 mg / day up to 125 mg/day. Active placebo (benztropine 0.5 mg) dose not escalated | |
Outcomes | Pt reported average PI on 11 pt scale. SF McGill, unmodified BPI, depression scale. Functional ability assessment, satisfaction with life Amitriptyline was not different from placebo for phantom limb pain or residual limb pain. No sig diff in depression scores between amitriptyline and placebo |
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Notes | Two withdrew in amitriptyline group due to AEs. Dry mouth, dizziness commonly reported QS = 4 (R1, DB2, W1) |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |