Table 1.
Study inclusion and exclusion criteria
| Criteria | Included | Excluded |
|---|---|---|
| Type of study | All study designs, both prospective and retrospective (except case studies for one patient) | Case studies for one patient |
| Population | Adult patients NeP due to any cause (central or peripheral) Treatment-refractory NeP (as defined in the included studies) |
Studies in children Treatment naive patients |
| Study size | Any | None |
| Trial length | Any | None |
| Interventions | Pregabalin Lidocaine plaster Duloxetine |
Other treatment for NeP |
| Comparator | Any/None | - |
| Language | English language only | Non-English language |