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. 2010 Apr 14;2010(4):CD008099. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008099.pub2

Moore 1997.

Methods Individual patient data meta‐analysis of trials of tramadol versus placebo, codeine and combination analgesics. All included trials were randomised, double blind, parallel group studies using a single oral doses.
Medication administered when baseline pain reached a moderate to severe intensity
Pain assessed at 0, 30, 60 mins, then hourly to 6 hours
Participants A. Dental surgery, such as removal of impacted third molars (9 trials)
N = 747
B. Various surgical procedures, such as abdominal, orthopaedic or gynaecological operations (9 trials)
N = 558
M/F not reported
Age not reported
Interventions A. Codeine 60 mg, n = 374
Placebo, n = 373
B. Codeine 60 mg, n = 275
Placebo, n = 283
Outcomes Number of participants with ≥50% pain relief over 6 h
Notes Oxford Quality Score: R2, DB2, W1. Total = 5
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Adequate sequence generation? Low risk "computerised random number generation"
Allocation concealment? Unclear risk Not described
Blinding? 
 All outcomes Low risk identical or double dummy (from individual reports)