| Methods |
Randomised, parallel group, double blind study |
| Participants |
150 participants randomised to 3 groups, 50 to each
Number randomised to intervention, 1 withdrawal: male 23, female 26, mean age 25.3, age range 17‐52
Number randomised to placebo, 2 withdrawals: male 24, female 18, mean age 25.1, age range 18‐53
Number of hird molars removed: not stated
Baseline pain intensity: mean for intervention 2.55 (moderate 22, severe 27), mean for placebo 2.5 (moderate 21, severe 21)
Setting: outpatients (Germany) |
| Interventions |
Paracetamol 1000 mg versus placebo
Formulation: capsules
Anaesthesia: not stated |
| Outcomes |
PI at 6 hours, categorical scale 0‐3 (no pain ‐ severe)
PR at 6 hours, categorical scale 0‐3 (none ‐ complete)
Global assessment: categorical scale 0‐3 (poor ‐ excellent)
Adverse effects by number of patients |
| Notes |
Sponsored by GH Besselar Associates |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment (selection bias) |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
