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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
n of 1 trials comparing a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with paracetamol in osteoarthritis.
To evaluate the efficacy of paracetamol and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for symptom relief in osteoarthritis. ⋯ Of 1 studies--that is, randomised trials in individual patients--are clinically useful in deciding treatment in heterogeneous conditions which require long term symptomatic relief. In osteoarthritis many patients currently receiving or being considered for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may achieve adequate control with paracetamol.