Methods | RCT, DB, single dose, 4 parallel groups Medication administered when baseline pain reached a moderate to severe intensity Pain assessed at 30, 60 mins, then hourly to 8 h |
Participants | Elective gynaecological surgery Age range 18 to 34 years N = 159 All F |
Interventions | Etodolac 25 mg, n = 40 Etodolac 100 mg, n = 40 Aspirin 650 mg, n = 39 Placebo, n = 40 |
Outcomes | PI: non standard scale (5 point) PR: 5 point scale - non standard wording, reverse order PGE: non standard scale (4 point) Adverse events: any, serious Withdrawals |
Notes | Oxford Quality Score: R1, DB1, W1 Rescue medication permitted - no further details |