Davoli 1989.
| Methods | RCT; randomisation procedure not described Follow‐up: 7 days. Outcome measurements at baseline and after 7 days |
| Participants |
Population: 30 participants, 26 women and 4 men, mean age 62 years, range 45 to 80 years Inclusion criteria: acute or recurrent low back pain, with or without radiation, degree of pain at least 2 on a 5‐point scale Exclusion criteria: pregnant or lactating women, gastroduodenal ulcer, depression, severe hepatic, renal or cardiovascular insufficiency (or both), severe alterations of blood chemistry, hypersensitivity or intolerance to piroxicam, aspirin, or other NSAIDS, use of NSAIDs or corticosteroids in previous 30 days |
| Interventions |
NSAID (i): etodolac 200 mg bid, 7 days (N = 15) NSAID (ii): piroxicam‐beta‐cyclodextrin one 20 mg tablet, 7 days (N = 15) |
| Outcomes | Pain, adverse events |
| Notes | 1. Both acute and recurrent LBP included, no distinction made 2. We were unable to find contact details to ask for clarification (21 October 2019) |