Table 2.
Mean changes in the WOMAC pain score in the per-protocol population
| Variable | Overall (n=399) | Nimesulide/pantoprazole (n=198) | Naproxen/esomeprazole (n=201) | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline (mean ± SD) | 63.93±12.84 | 64.05±12.25 | 63.81±13.43 | −2.77 to 2.28 | 0.848 |
| Day 7 (mean ± SD) | 29.03±18.26 | 28.15±17.78 | 29.90±18.72 | −1.85 to 5.35 | 0.340 |
| Day 14 (mean ± SD) | 22.73±18.04 | 22.46±18.18 | 23.00±17.93 | −3.02 to 4.11 | 0.765 |
Abbreviation: WOMAC, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index.