Methods | Randomised, double blind, parallel group. Single oral dose. | |
Participants | Oral surgery for removal of one or more third molars. Initial pain mild in 17%, and moderate or severe in others. Mean age 24 years, 59% female, 92% white | |
Interventions | Pregabalin 50 mg, n = 49 Pregabalin 300 mg, n = 50 Ibuprofen 400 mg, n = 49 Placebo, n = 50 |
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Outcomes | Pain intensity difference, time to remedication | |
Notes | Oxford quality score: R1, D1, W1 = 3/5 Parke-Davis/Warner-Lambert sponsored |
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Risk of bias | ||
Item | Authors’ judgement | Description |
Adequate sequence generation? | Unclear | Stated to be randomised |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear | Not described |
Blinding? All outcomes |
Unclear | Stated to be blinded |