Aoki 1983.
Methods | RCT; double‐blind. Randomisation procedure not described Follow‐up: 14 days. Outcome measurements after 1 and 2 weeks |
Participants |
Population: 237 participants Inclusion criteria: adults presenting at clinical centres with principal complaint LBP Exclusion criteria: history of gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disease, those with complications or requiring surgery, history of drug allergy, anticoagulants, abnormal baseline laboratory values, pregnancy, nursing mothers and women with childbearing potential. |
Interventions |
NSAID (i): piroxicam 20 mg capsules, once per day, 14 days (N = 116) NSAID (ii): indomethacin 25 mg capsules, three times per day, 14 days (N = 114) |
Outcomes | Global improvement, adverse events |
Notes | 1. Duration of LBP is not clear (unspecified) 2. We were unable to find contact details to ask for clarification (21 October 2019). |