Methods | Randomised, double blind, placebo control, single oral dose. Study duration 4 h Baseline PI = moderate or severe Self assessment at t = 0.15, 1, then hourly up to 4 h. |
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Participants | Orthopaedic surgery N = 85 M 57, F 28 Mean age 39 years |
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Interventions | Dipyrone 1 g, n = 28 Acetaminophen 1 g, n = 28 Placebo, n = 29 |
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Outcomes | PI: standard 4 point scale (0‐3) PR: standard 5 point scale (0‐4) PGE: non‐standard 4 point scale Use of rescue medication |
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Notes | Oxford Quality Score: R1, DB2, W0. Total = 3 Rescue medication allowed after 2 h |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Random sequence generation (selection bias) | Unclear risk | Not reported |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Unclear risk | Not reported |
Blinding (performance bias and detection bias) All outcomes | Low risk | Capsules were identical in appearance |