McQuay 1996.
Methods | RCT, DB, single oral dose, 6 parallel groups Medication administered when baseline pain was of moderate to severe intensity Pain assessed up to 6 hours (time points not specified). |
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Participants | Third molar extraction N = 161 M = 59, F = 102 Mean age 25 years |
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Interventions | Ibuprofen 200 mg, n = 31 Ibuprofen 400 mg, n = 30 Ibuprofen 200 mg + caffeine 50 mg, n = 30 Ibuprofen 200 mg + caffeine 100 mg, n = 30 Ibuprofen 200 mg + caffeine 200 mg, n = 29 Placebo, n = 11 |
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Outcomes | PI: std 4 point scale and 100 mm VAS PR: std 5 point scale and 100 mm VAS PGE: std 5 point scale Numbers with any adverse event Withdrawals |
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Notes | Oxford Quality Score: R2, DB2, W1 Rescue medication permitted after 45 mins. |