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. 2010 Feb 9;2010:1212.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Headache relief

RCT
Crossover design
19 men with cluster headache
In review
Complete or substantial relief in 80% or more of attacks
9/16 (56%) with oxygen (100% at 6 L/minute for up to 15 minutes)
1/14 (7%) with air

RR 7.88
95% CI 1.13 to 54.66
RR calculated by review
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Large effect size oxygen

RCT
Crossover design
19 men with cluster headache
In review
Average pain relief score
1.93 with oxygen (100% at 6 L/minute for up to 15 minutes)
0.77 with air

P <0.01
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Effect size not calculated oxygen